EA FC 26 released its Summer Stars players on July 17, alongside a solid batch of EVOs, SBCs, and Objectives. The Greatest Show Objectives feature tasks that are somewhat intricate, but the rewards are well worth the effort. You will need to complete 10 matches in any game mode while meeting several specific conditions. With the most efficient approach, you can quickly tick off a series of in-game targets. The Greatest Show Objective Tasks All tasks for The Greatest Show Objective can be completed in any Ultimate Team mode, including Solo, Online, and Event matches. Tasks Specific Requirements Play 10 Complete 10 matches in any mode Win 5 Win 5 games while including at least 1 Belgian player in your squad. 5 Clean Sheets Finish 5 matches without conceding a goal, with at least 1 Cape Verdean player in your squad. Assists 6 Through Balls Record 6 assists via through balls, with at least 1 Spanish player in your squad. Score 4 Headers Net 4 headed goals while including at least 1 English player. Assists 5 Cross  Register 5 assists from crosses, with at least 1 Moroccan player in your squad. Score 5 Low Driven  Hit 5 low-driven goals with at least 1 Norwegian player in your squad. Score 5 Finesse Convert 5 finesse shots with at least 1 Argentine player in your squad. Score 5 Outside Box Score 5 goals from outside the box with at least 1 French player in your squad. After completing all the above tasks, you will receive 25 Futties Tokens, 1,000 Season XP, a free player, untradeable packs, evolutions, and more. Among these rewards, 95 OVR Mikel Oyarzabal Ugarte Summer Stars card comes with 4 Playstyle+ traits and is a very powerful player. During Summer Stars Promo, there are many players even better than 95 OVR Mikel Oyarzabal who can be obtained through card packs or the transfer market, but this requires a lot of coins. You can join in FC 26 Summer Stars giveaways on IGGM Discord, and you'll have the chance to share FC 26 coins with other winners. How to Build Your Squad? To efficiently progress through multiple objectives in parallel, you need to assemble a mixed squad that covers all the required nationalities. A 4-3-3 formation is recommended because it includes wingers, which makes it easier to complete the two most challenging tasks: crosses and headers. You will need 8 players of the required nationalities, leaving 3 free slots for any other players: France ×1 (goals from Outside Box) Norway ×1 (Low Driven Goals) Argentina ×1 (Finesse Goals) Spain ×1 (Through Ball Assists) Belgium ×1 (Wins) England ×1 (Headers) Morocco ×1 (Cross Assists) Cape Verde ×1 (Clean Sheets) You do not need to over-optimise for player position chemistry, because you will only be playing 1-2 matches at Beginner difficulty, where chemistry and positional familiarity have very little effect. Opponent Selection It is recommended to complete these tasks in Squad Battles mode with the difficulty set to Beginner. Avoid repeatedly facing French national team, because even at Beginner difficulty, France's tall central defenders will frequently intercept crosses and hamper your heading efficiency. In Squad Battles, you can refresh the opponent list until you find a very weak side, for instance one with a low overall rating and very low chemistry. This will maximise your attacking success rate. If you are still pushing for Squad Battles ranking points, be cautious with this method, since winning at Beginner difficulty awards very few points. You may prefer to complete these Objective sprints after finishing your weekly refresh matches. Headers Crossing from outside the box reduces accuracy, and defenders are reasonably strong in aerial duels, so combining crosses with headers can be tricky. It is advisable to separate the header task from the cross-assist task. You can dribble into the penalty area, move close to the byline near the side of the six-yard box, and use a Lobbed Pass to lift the ball toward the back-post area. Your striker (preferably a tall centre-forward) will then head the ball into an empty net with little opposition. This method works very easily at Beginner difficulty and does not rely on precise wide crossing. Finesse Shots and Goals from Outside Box These two tasks can be completed in a single attacking move. Simply dribble to just outside the edge of the penalty area, aim for the far or near post, and charge the shot to about 2.5 to 3 bars of power. Then use the finesse shot. Repeat this process 5 times, and you will simultaneously achieve both 5 finesse goals and 5 goals from outside the box. At Beginner difficulty, AI goalkeeper reacts slowly, so these shots have a very high success rate. Through Ball Assists and Low Driven These two tasks can also be done together. Note that the player providing the through-ball assist does not have to be Spanish; you only need a Spanish player on the pitch somewhere in your squad. After winning the ball in midfield, use a through ball to send a teammate running into space. Once the receiver is through on goal, finish with a low-driven shot. Repeat this 6 times to complete both tasks at once. Cross Assists Some players have reported that cross assists do not register, and the issue usually lies in the crossing zone. Your cross must originate from outside the penalty area or from near the byline at the touchline, with the ball being delivered into the box. If you cross from inside the area or right on the edge, the game will treat it as a Lobbed Pass rather than a cross, even if you use the same button, and it will not count toward the objective. Many players mistakenly believe that a cross assist requires a first-time finish from the receiver. That is incorrect. As long as the assist comes from a cross, the receiver can take any amount of time to control and shoot, and it will still count. A Low Driven Cross is recommended because it travels faster and stays low, making it easier for the receiver to control and increasing the subsequent shooting success rate compared to high crosses. You can perform a Low Driven Cross from the wide area just outside the box, let the receiving player stop and adjust, then score to complete the cross-assist task. Remaining Objectives The other targets do not involve goals or assists; they simply require you to finish matches: Keep 5 Clean Sheets: Continue in Squad Battles at Beginner difficulty and ensure you do not concede. Win 5 Games: This can be achieved naturally while keeping clean sheets, or you can switch to other modes. Play 10: After completing all the above goals, choose the shortest mode to grind out the remaining games. If you grow tired of Squad Battles, you can also choose other modes such as Festival of Football Ultimate Festival Tournament, Live Events, or PvP matches against other players. As long as you meet the requirements, progress will count, though Beginner-difficulty Squad Battles remain the fastest option. By following these steps, you can finish all tasks within just a few matches at Beginner difficulty. If you find this too dull, you can always team up with a friend for a more enjoyable session.

After a quiet spell of at least two months, updates for MLB The Show 26 have ramped up as we enter July; following All-Star content, this year's Draft-themed content has now been released. This update brings not only new players and the packs needed to acquire them but also a range of playable features, such as a dedicated Draft Program and a new Conquest Map. To help you get the most out of Draft content and maximize your rewards in MLB 26, we've put together a detailed guide on how to participate. What are the highlights of MLB 26 Draft Cards? Whenever an MLB 26 update introduces new player cards, they naturally become the focus, after all, they are the primary way to expand your collection and upgrade your roster. While not every card in every series is worth unlocking, it is worth noting that MLB The Show 26 places great emphasis on card art design. Take these Draft cards, for example: they come in two styles, a standard design and a special red variant known as Red Rare Card Art. This variant doesn't alter the card's stats or functionality; it simply gives the card a cooler look that you can show off during games. Of course, pulling one relies on luck and requires opening a significant number of packs. If you have the budget and love standing out from the crowd, you'd better buy MLB 26 stubs on IGGM to stock up on plenty of packs! Additionally, these Draft cards feature facial scanning data that faithfully recreates each player's real-life batting stance and movements, making them even harder to pass up. As for the specific players included, the top pick from White Sox, Roch Cholowsky, is a standout. This card for the right-handed shortstop is incredibly powerful, boasting excellent stats across the board. Although his speed is on the slower side, his defense is outstanding, and he possesses a strong throwing arm. Coupled with Dead Red quirk, this card will definitely boost your chances of winning on the field. While Vahn Lackey of Minnesota Twins may fall slightly short of Cholowsky in terms of overall value, he remains a solid choice at catcher thanks to an impressive 88 rating for catcher pop time and 84 arm strength, not to mention his useful quirks. Beyond these specific players, MLB The Show 26 draft roster is packed with other high-potential prospects waiting to be discovered. This update has been highly praised precisely because the player cards offer great value, making the effort required to acquire them well worth it. Special collection mission With such a powerful and diverse lineup of draft cards available, you can simply open packs at random or target specific cards. However, unlocking enough cards to complete the new collection mission earns you a special voucher. This voucher is designed for Legend and Flashback collection series launching on July 26, the same day the real-world Hall of Fame induction ceremony takes place. MLB 26 chose this date for Legend and Flashback launch because Carlos Beltrán, a five-tool center fielder, is expected to be inducted, and his Hall of Fame card will headline the series. You will then be able to use that voucher to unlock him. In short, Draft collection mission doesn't skip out on extra card rewards; instead, it uses the voucher system to bridge old and new events, creating a more cohesive flow of content updates throughout July. Draft Program As the centerpiece of this update, the program's reward path features 13 milestone rewards consisting entirely of player cards and items, with the exception of Level 12, which offers a 2026 MLB Draft Player Choice Pack. While opening packs is certainly fun, if you prioritize the ultimate value a player brings to your team, it is often better to make decisions based on the known, concrete stats of specific player cards. To earn every reward in Draft Program, you need to accumulate 130 Program XP. You can gain this XP through various missions and moments, as well as by completing the new Conquest Map introduced with Draft update. Even better, the map is repeatable, allowing you to earn up to 100 Program XP from it alone! This way, you won't have to consume too much time figuring out other tasks. How to complete the new Draft Conquest Map? Conquest mode is a strategy-based single-player experience in MLB The Show 26. It features various maps where you move around, capture territory by attacking other teams' strongholds, and unlock rewards in the process, including stubs. As a quick reminder: if you've been focusing on earning stubs in the game lately, don't miss IGGM MLB 26 stubs giveaways on Discord! We're selecting 10 players to share a prize pool of 10,000K stubs - simply leave an emoji to enter! The new Conquest map introduced in this Draft update features eight teams and utilizes a compact layout. Completing it not only helps advance your progress in Draft Program, but also allows you to unlock additional packs while exploring the map. However, since Draft Program is time-limited, you should avoid wasting time defending borders or simulating every empty space if you want to unlock the full reward path quickly. Instead, concentrate all your initial troops on a single offensive front and take the shortest path straight to the enemy strongholds. All in all, whether you want to boost your roster's strength with new cards or simply enjoy a more fulfilling gaming experience in MLB 26 for the remainder of July, this Draft update is well worth your time. So, get out there and make a push for it!