How to Complete the Summer Stars Challenge 2 SBC in FC 26
By Alfie Carrington••2 min read
The summer of football is reaching its fever pitch, and FC 26 is celebrating in style with the latest release of the Summer Stars Challenge 2. As the 2026 FIFA World Cup enters its final stages in North America, Ultimate Team players have a golden opportunity to bolster their squads with high-value packs. This non-repeatable challenge is a limited-time engagement designed to test your puzzle-solving skills while offering a path to some of the best cards currently in the game.
Summer Stars Challenge 2
Complete this challenge to earn a reward.
4,300
4,200
Requirements
- •Min. 1 Player Spain
- •Min. 1 Player Argentina
- •Players from the same League: Min. 4
- •Min. 5 Players Rare
- •Team Rating: Min. 77
- •Total Chemistry: Min. 31
Completing this SBC is relatively straightforward, but it requires careful management of your club's fodder. With the current market prices, the estimated cost to complete this challenge is approximately 4,300 on consoles and 4,200 on PC. Given the quality of the rewards, many players find this to be an essential 'must-do' before the expiration date on July 22, 2026.
Reward Analysis: Is the Rare Players Pack Worth It?
The primary incentive for finishing this challenge is the Rare Players Pack. Known in the community as a '50k pack,' this reward contains 12 items, all of which are Gold Players, and all of which are Rare. The 13,254 intrinsic value makes this SBC highly attractive, especially during the Summer Stars promo where boosted items are heavily featured in packs.
- High ceiling for profit if you pull a top-tier Summer Star item.
- Guaranteed 12 Rare Gold players to recycle into other SBCs.
- Low entry cost compared to the pack's store value.
The 2026 World Cup Connection
This SBC arrives exactly as the world watches the final chapters of the 2026 World Cup. With matches taking place across the United States, Mexico, and Canada, the footballing world is focused on standout performers like Kylian Mbappé, Jude Bellingham, and Vinícius Júnior. These real-life performances often dictate the 'Summer Stars' selections, making these packs even more relevant as you hunt for the players currently dominating the international stage.
Frequently Asked Questions
- When does the Summer Stars Challenge 2 expire?
- The SBC is available until July 22, 2026, at 6:00 PM UTC.
- Is this SBC repeatable?
- No, this is a one-time completion challenge.
- What is the best way to complete this cheaply?
- Use players already in your club (fodder) and check our SBC Solver for the most efficient chemistry solutions.
