FC 26 Greats of the Game — Kempes & Rivellino New ICON Cards: Release Date June 19, What to Know

EA is dropping two brand-new ICON cards on June 19 as part of the Greats of the Game event — Mario Kempes (Argentina, 1978 World Cup Golden Boot winner) and Rivellino (Brazil, one of the greatest technical players in football history). Both are genuinely exciting additions: Kempes has never had an ICON card in the series before, and Rivellino's legacy speaks for itself.

The event runs June 19–26 only. If you're interested in either card, you have a tight one-week window. Here's everything you need to know before deciding whether to save your coins and fodder for them.

Key Dates: Greats of the Game

Mario Kempes — Why This ICON Matters

Kempes is a genuine FUT debut. He's not a returning ICON from previous cycles — EA is adding him fresh for FC 26 as part of the World Cup anniversary celebration. His 1978 World Cup performances (6 goals, including 2 in the final) define his legacy. In FUT terms, expect a forward card with elite finishing and pace values for a striker of his era. His full stats will be confirmed when the SBC goes live on June 19.

If you run an Argentine squad or a World Cup–themed team, Kempes is an instant priority. Even outside theme squads, a brand-new ICON forward with no previous FUT history tends to carry significant novelty value in the market.

Rivellino — The Brazilian Legend

Rivellino played in three World Cups (1970, 1974, 1978) and is remembered for his thunderous left foot, outrageous dribbling, and the first scissor kick goal in World Cup history. In FUT, that profile translates to a high-dribbling, high-passing midfielder or forward — think of him as a box-to-box creative with elite technique values.

His addition completes a gap in the Brazilian ICON lineup. If you play a Brazilian-heavy squad, this is the card you've been waiting for. Stats confirmed on June 19.

What You Should Do Right Now (Before June 19)

• 🗂️ Stack fodder — both are ICON SBCs, meaning requirements will be steep. Start collecting 84–86 OVR cards now. Lazy sell TOTW cards in the 8K–12K range are your cheapest fodder source.
• 💰 Hold coins — don't burn your budget on Path to Glory SBCs unless you have a clear surplus. Kempes and Rivellino are 6 days away.
• 🔍 Watch for the full stat reveal — EA will post official card details on June 19 at event launch. Check itemd2r.com for the instant breakdown.

Are These Worth Doing? (Pre-release Verdict)

Hard to say definitively without seeing the ratings and SBC costs on June 19. What we can say now: these are first-ever ICON cards for both players, meaning community demand will be high and SBC completion rush will spike in the first 24 hours. If you plan to complete either, doing it in the first day or two is usually cheaper before the fodder market tightens up.

Full detailed review of both SBCs will go live on June 19. Check back here — we'll have the stats, cost breakdown, and a straight verdict on whether each is worth your fodder.