FC 26 Cornerstones Tournament Qualifier Guide - All Tasks and Rewards

EA Sports has launched the Cornerstones Tournament Qualifier in Ultimate Team for FC 26, calling players to attempt to gain packs and a new, exciting special version with an 85 rating of Ligue 1 center back Brendan Chardonnet. The qualifier actually paves the way to the Cornerstones Final tournament, which is why players don't want to miss out on this.

There is a set of tasks based on goal, match and win milestones as well as specific rewards for each task. Not only do players earn Chardonnet for completing all tasks, but they also gain the chance to ultimately compete in the Cornerstones Tournament Finale on October 9. Continue reading our EA FC 26 Cornerstones Tournament Qualifier Guide to learn more about the event.

FC 26 Cornerstones Tournament Qualifier Guide - How It Works?

The FC 26 Cornerstones Tournament Qualifier takes place as a four-round, classic match solo tournament. Players are required to build a team with a maximum rating of 84, making squad planning and chemistry vital to success.

The event is live for 24 hours, meaning that gamers will have daily opportunities to qualify for the main Cornerstones Tournament Finale. Each win allows you to progress to the next round, and there are rewards for cumulative tasks, such as scoring goals or playing several matches.

This structure is similar to the released Tournament in Early Access, which should offer some familiarity for experienced Ultimate Team players, only this time with a new reward framework and the highly desired 85-rated Chardonnet!

FC 26 Cornerstones Tournament Qualifier Tasks

The following are all the tasks and rewards included in the FC 26 Cornerstones Tournament Qualifier Guide:

• Play 5 Matches - 78+ x2 rare gold player pack.
• Score 5 Goals - 80+ rare gold player pack for scoring five goals in the tournament.
• Win Round of 16 - 81+ rare gold player pack for advancing that far
• Win Quarterfinals - 82+ rare gold player pack for the Quarterfinals win.
• Win Semifinals - 2x 81+ rare gold player pack for winning the Semifinals.
• Win Tournament - 2x 82+ rare gold player pack and TOTW Embellishment EVO cosmetic for winning the tournament.
• Win Tournament Twice - 84+ rare player pack and an Arrow Spin EVO cosmetic for the second tournament win.

Once all of these are completed, players will be more than prepared for the Cornerstones Final and will receive substantial pack rewards along the way.

FC 26 Cornerstones Tournament Qualifier Reward

The FC 26 Cornerstones Tournament Qualifier's ultimate prize is the 85-rated Brendan Chardonnet. This standout centre-back has a valuable skillset under the FC IQ system, including reliable defensive stats, reliability in the air, and consistent tackle contention (versus FIFA’s typical 50-50).

With upgraded attributes compared to his standard version, Chardonnet is an ideal player to use for competitive squads when playing Ultimate Team. Completing all tasks results in a free card, and lets gamers be amongst the first to access the Cornerstones Tournament Finale before the majority of gamers, giving a head start in the event.

Ultimate Team enthusiasts will not want to miss the FC 26 Cornerstones Tournament Qualifier. With exciting cumulative challenges, elimination rounds, and rewards, all of which are needed as part of the objective to obtain the 85-rated Brendan Chardonnet, being a part of this event will very much give you a competitive advantage. We also recently covered the FC 26 TOTW 4 Predictions, which you can check out on our website.