How to Complete Phenoms Challenge 1 SBC in FC 26 Ultimate Team
By Alfie Carrington••2 min read
The Festival of Football reaches new heights in FC 26 as the Phenoms promo takes center stage, celebrating the brightest young talents currently illuminating the World Cup 2026. This campaign highlights breakout stars and wonderkids who are making their international debuts or carrying the hopes of their nations on the world's biggest stage. To kick off the celebrations, EA has released the Phenoms Challenge 1, a non-repeatable Squad Building Challenge that offers a valuable pack reward for a relatively low entry cost.
Phenoms Challenge 1 Requirements and Solution
Phenoms Challenge 1
Complete this challenge to earn a reward.
4,300
4,300
Requirements
- •Players from the same Countries/Regions: Min. 5
- •Players from the same League: Max 4
- •Exactly 1 Players Silver
- •Exactly 10 Players Gold
- •Min. 2 Players Rare
- •Total Chemistry: Min. 22
Completing this challenge rewards you with a Prime Electrum Players Pack. This specific pack contains 12 players—6 Gold and 6 Silver—with 6 of those guaranteed to be Rare items. It is an excellent way to replenish your club with fodder or potentially pull one of the high-rated Phenoms items currently in packs. With an estimated completion cost of 4,300 on consoles and 4,300 on PC, the value of the rewards (estimated at 6,690) makes this a high-priority SBC for most players.
- High Value-to-Cost Ratio: The pack value significantly outweighs the submission cost.
- Fodder Generation: Great for obtaining Rare Silver and Gold players for future SBCs.
- Limited Time: The challenge is available until July 13, 2026, coinciding with the World Cup knockout rounds.
The Real-Life Phenoms of World Cup 2026
The Phenoms promo isn't just about high-rated cards; it’s a tribute to the current narratives unfolding in North America. Players like Lamine Yamal have been sensational for Spain, displaying creative brilliance that has seen him rank among the top creators in the tournament. Similarly, Brazil’s Endrick has lived up to the hype, providing crucial goals during the group stages. This SBC allows players to participate in the excitement as these young stars, including France's Warren Zaïre-Emery and Germany's Lennart Karl, transition from promising wonderkids to established global icons.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is the Phenoms Challenge 1 SBC repeatable?
- No, this is a non-repeatable challenge and can only be completed once.
- What is the best way to complete this SBC cheaply?
- Use untradeable players from your club, focusing on off-league Gold and Silver cards that meet the chemistry and rating requirements.
- When does the Phenoms Challenge 1 expire?
- The challenge expires on July 13, 2026, at 6:00 PM UTC.
