FC 26 Reece James World Tour SBC Released: Tasks, Rewards & Cost

With its arrival, EA Sports FC 26 has started bringing exciting round of Squad Building Challenges (SBCs) as part of the World Tour promo, allowing Ultimate Team fans to secure cool unique cards to add to the squad, and this is the first of the upcoming lots, and this time it's Chelsea star right-back, Reece James, who received a boosted 85-rated special item.

James is another player with rounded stats for Defense, Passing, and Physical, central to how they will provide some flexibility as an early-game player in the Premier League kits. Players will need to complete three tasks, available for only seven days! Don’t lose the chance to complete the special item. If there is a time-sensitive, limited-player SBC, this is it!

FC 26 Reece James World Tour SBC Released

As leaked a day earlier, EA Sports has announced the release of the Reece James World Tour SBC in FC 26 Ultimate Team. This challenge was released today and will be available for a set period of seven days, offering players a week to unlock the new special 85-rated right-back item.

The first SBC in the ongoing World Tour promo, this one offers a good solution for players constructing a Premier League or England squad at right-back, although players will need to complete three squad challenges to achieve it.

FC 26 Reece James World Tour SBC Stats

The Reece James card in FC 26's World Tour is more than just any right-back card. His 85-rated special card is one of the most complete defenders you can get early on in Ultimate Team. Here’s a full breakdown of his stats:

James has great physicality and defensive engagement, combined with solid passing to help him on both the defensive (and when building up from the back). With 3★ Skill Moves and a 4★ Weak Foot, he has the flexibility to execute different playstyles, whether you want to overlap with your wide players or solidify a defensive shape. He also links fairly easily to most Premier League and England teams.

FC 26 Reece James World Tour SBC Tasks

Unlocking Reece James will require you to complete three squad challenges. Each challenge comes with its own requirements and additional respective rewards other than the SBC card itself. Here’s the breakdown:

1. 83-Rated Squad

   • Requirement: Minimum Team Rating 83

   • Reward: 1x Two Players Pack

2. England

   • Requirement: Minimum 1 Player from England, Minimum Team Rating 84

   • Reward: 1x Small Electrum Players Pack

3. Premier League

   • Requirement: Minimum 1 Player from the Premier League, Minimum Team Rating 85

   • Reward: 1x Gold Pack

FC 26 Reece James World Tour SBC Solutions

Here are the cheapest solutions to complete the FC 26 Reece James World Tour SBC:

1. 83-Rated Squad

2. England

3. Premier League Squad

FC 26 Reece James World Tour SBC Cost

To finish the full set of objectives for Reece James will cost players approximately 35,350 coins, fluctuating with the market. For what you’re getting, the value is great – an 85 rated Premier League right-back with strong links and multipurpose qualities.

This SBC is also a hybrid squad builder friendly with its English nationality. With 7 days left, it’s worth contemplating if you want an upgrade at RB, especially before prices increase or better cards are in the game later in the year. Players keeping up with FC 26 WL CDM Duo Leaked content may also find valuable insights on future squad-building choices and upcoming challenges.