EA SPORTS FC 26 – Lag, Crashes & Abnormal Gameplay in Iraq
Since 12 August 2026, multiple EA SPORTS FC 26 players in Iraq have experienced recurring lag, severe input delay, freezing, and game crashes across different consoles and online modes, including Division Rivals, FUT/FUTS, and Online Matches. The issue is not isolated to a single player or console, as similar symptoms have been reported by multiple players using different platforms. The most noticeable problem is abnormal and unintended player behaviour during matches. Players may fail to respond correctly to controller inputs, move in unintended directions, react significantly later than commanded, or appear to perform actions that were not intended by the user. These issues occur despite reported connection latency of approximately 30–35 ms, suggesting that displayed ping alone does not explain the problem. We respectfully ask EA SPORTS to investigate this issue and provide a solution as soon as possible, including checking server performance, regional routing, and synchronization for players connecting from Iraq. If the issue is related to recent server-side or game changes, we request that EA implement a fix or corrective update and provide an official explanation or status update. The problem remains ongoing as of 16 August 2026 and is significantly affecting the competitive online experience
Can't play Rivals/Champs - immediate disconnection
As the title states, I cannot play Rivals or Champs. To be exact, I can't play Rivals to qualify for champs. As soon as I enter a game it immediately disconnects me. Live events such as the gauntlet or the tournament mode work fine, it seems to be just Rivals/Champs This has been happening all week. I can see others are having the same issue too. My team is full of evos so I am not even gonna bother trying to play without them. Unlisted youtube video clip to demonstrate the issue
Severe latency degradation in Romania after July 29th maintenance
Hello, I am writing to officially report a major issue regarding matchmaking server routing for the Romanian and Balkan community in EA Sports FC 26, which started immediately after the global server maintenance on July 29th. Before this maintenance, my connection was stable, averaging around 28-30 ms (and dropping to 20-22 ms during mid-July regional tests). However, after July 29th, my ping to Central/Western European servers (Germany, UK) has permanently spiked to 40-45+ ms, causing massive gameplay delay and heavy button responsiveness. The most telling proof of faulty regional routing is that whenever the matchmaking system pairs me with opponents from Turkey, my ping instantly drops back to a stable 30-31 ms. This clearly proves that a closer regional data center (such as the Sofia or Istanbul node) is still functional, but the game algorithm now forces players from Romania onto distant Western European servers (like Frankfurt) for the vast majority of matches. As a paying customer from Eastern Europe, it is deeply frustrating to see our regional routing degraded and ignored while Western European players enjoy sub-15 ms gameplay. Please forward this data to the engineering and server infrastructure teams to review the regional matchmaking tolerances and routing protocols for the Balkan region. Platform: Xbox Series X ISP: Digi Connection: Wired (LAN Cable) Thank you, and I look forward to an official response.
severe Controller Input Delay on PC – FC 26
I’m experiencing a severe controller input delay in FC 26 on PC. The strange thing is that my keyboard input feels completely normal, but when I play with a controller, the players sometimes respond very late or continue running after I release the stick/button. My setup: CPU: Ryzen 7 9850X3D GPU: RTX 5080 RAM: 32 GB Monitor: LG UltraGear+ 3440×1440, 240Hz Controller: PS5 DualSense Connection: USB cable Internet: Wired 1 Gbps Ping: around 4 ms FPS: stable around 240 FPS What I have tried: * Reinstalled FC 26 completely * Reinstalled NVIDIA drivers * Reinstalled EA App * Removed FC 26 and EA App files/cache/settings * Tested the Xbox/EA version instead of Steam * Tested a brand-new PS5 DualSense controller * Tested offline matches * Tested online matches / Division Rivals * Tested with Steam completely closed * Tested with the controller connected directly by USB * Tried different graphics settings The problem is still there. The most important point is that the problem is not limited to Division Rivals. I initially thought it was an online issue, but I can also reproduce the delay in offline matches. Also, when I switch to keyboard, the input feels normal. Another strange issue is that when I increase the graphics quality to Ultra, the input feels dramatically worse even though the FPS counter remains locked at 240 FPS. At this point, I’m wondering if this is a PC controller input / frame-time / FC 26 engine issue rather than an internet or hardware problem. Has anyone experienced the exact same issue, especially with a DualSense controller on PC? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciatedI should be paid to play this game.
Tis game has a mouse glitch issue that effects controller input midgame, made me lose tons of matches and with each update 6-7 hours of fixing with the help of AI , I fail , I tried again just because I bought this scam of a game and I am trying to build my team regardless. Mouse cursor goes on the top left side of my display and even if i turn my mouse of the problem persists. everyday this game has new problems that they give for their users to solve. If the technical team of this game has no interest in solving the issues then just pay your users with some bit return for their hardwork.Rivals issue
Hi, I’m having a problem with FC 26 Ultimate Team Division Rivals on PS5. Every time I find an opponent, the stadium loads successfully, but right before kickoff the match disconnects and I receive the message “Your match result is currently under review.” This only happens in Division Rivals. Squad Battles and other game modes work normally. Other online games on my PS5 also work normally. My NAT Type is 2. I have already: Restarted my PS5 Restarted my router Reinstalled FC 26 Tested my internet connection Tried multiple Rivals matches The matches do not count as wins or losses and the issue happens every time. Please check if there is an account-specific issue, matchmaking issue, or restriction affecting my Ultimate Team account. My PSN is BronV2cvdfgrgh The issue started around a week ago maybe. Pls fix my issueSevere input delay and packet loss in Ultimate Team. from Iraq
Severe Input Delay and Packet Loss in Ultimate Team – PS4 (Iraq) I’m experiencing a serious input delay problem in EA SPORTS FC 26 Ultimate Team on PS4, and I’m trying to find out if other players are experiencing the same issue. The problem is very specific: Kick-Off matches feel completely normal, but Ultimate Team matches become extremely delayed and unresponsive. When the problem occurs: Passes and shots are delayed. Player switching is delayed. Skill moves and other inputs respond late. Sometimes players completely ignore my inputs, including passes or shots. Sometimes a player continues moving or moves on his own instead of responding correctly to my controller. The gameplay feels like the player is reacting behind my controller. There is also a very strange pattern. If I stop playing for around 5 hours and then return to the game, my first Ultimate Team match is usually completely normal. However, the second match immediately becomes much slower and more delayed. I checked EA’s Connection Quality Report and found a major difference between matches. For example: First match (normal): Ping: 36.05 ms Jitter: 0.81 ms Packet Loss: 0.01% Connection Quality: 96/100 – Good Second match (delayed): Ping: 35.22 ms Jitter: 0.69 ms Packet Loss: 7.29% Connection Quality: 58/100 – Poor Notice that the Ping and Jitter are almost identical, but Packet Loss increases dramatically, and this is exactly when the gameplay becomes delayed. I have also previously recorded matches with around 20% packet loss, which resulted in very poor gameplay. My PS4 is connected directly to my router using Ethernet/LAN, not Wi-Fi. I have already tried restarting the PS4 and router, changing DNS, changing MTU, and configuring port forwarding, but the problem remains. I also tested using another internet connection/hotspot, but the gameplay issue still occurred. I am playing from Iraq, and I’m wondering if this could be related to EA Game Data Centers, routing, packet loss, or the connection between Iraqi ISPs and EA servers. Has anyone else in Iraq or the region experienced the same issue? Is there a known solution or a way to improve the routing to EA servers? I would really appreciate any help or suggestions.İNPUT-DELAY
Problems I’ve experienced since the latest update. When I enter Draft, Live Events, or Rivals, I get a long-lasting black screen before the match finally starts. There is significant lag—whether I’m substituting players, passing, or shooting, it makes no difference. I can't properly finish a single match. My ping is 3–4ms, or 6–7ms at most. I’ve played 8–10 matches, and there was lag in every one of them. I tried using a VPN and played with 30–35 ping; the lag decreased slightly, but it’s still there. I’ve been dealing with this issue for 4–5 days, and it simply won't go away. Please help me with this. Turkey/Istanbul