EA Sports FC 26’s Team of The Week 29 is almost here, and this week’s international break has delivered a surprisingly rich set of performances to draw from. World Cup qualifiers dominated the fixture calendar, and alongside a strong set of domestic women’s league results, there is no shortage of compelling candidates for TOTW 29. From Florian Wirtz putting on a complete masterclass for Germany to Viktor Gyokeres delivering the hat-trick everyone expected, this week’s predicted side is loaded with impact players who could immediately transform your Ultimate Team squad.
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FC 26 TOTW 29 Predicted Starting XI
Nikola Vasilj – GK – 77 to 87 OVR
Bosnia’s goalkeeper Vasilj is admittedly a speculative pick, but one that carries real logic behind it. He had a relatively quiet match against Wales, but his penalty save in the shootout was the defining moment that sent Bosnia through to the final World Cup qualification round. With EA almost certain to represent WC qualifier matches heavily in this week’s side, and with no stronger goalkeeping candidates available, Vasilj is the most reasonable selection at the back.
Ferdi Kadioglu – LB – 79 to 87 OVR
Kadioglu was the match-winner for Turkiye as they edged Romania 1-0 in a tightly contested World Cup semi-final play-off. The left back scored the only goal of the game while also contributing defensively to keep a clean sheet. EA has historically given strong preferential treatment to players who perform in competitive qualification matches, and Kadioglu checks every box here. He earns an 8.2 Sofascore rating and a place in the predicted backline comfortably.
One Batlle – RB – 86 to 88 OVR
Barcelona delivered one of the most emphatic results of the weekend, crushing Real Madrid 3-0 away from home to go thirteen points clear at the top of the table with six games remaining. Batlle opened the scoring and kept her clean sheet intact throughout, earning an 8.5 Sofascore rating. An in-form from this fixture is as close to a certainty as TOTW predictions allow, and Batlle is the most logical recipient.
Sofia Huerta – RB – 82 to 88 OVR
The NWSL has been producing strong IF candidates since its return, and Huerta is the standout pick of this cycle. The Seattle Reign defender registered two assists and contributed to a clean sheet as her side beat Kansas City 3-0. With an 8.7 Sofascore rating, she comfortably earns a place in this week’s predicted lineup and will be an attractive card for players building competitive women’s squads.
Florian Wirtz – LW – 89 to 91 OVR
Wirtz was the unquestionable headline performer of the week. In a breathless 4-3 friendly win for Germany over Switzerland, the young attacker was directly involved in all four of Germany’s goals, scoring twice and providing two assists for a perfect 10 Sofascore rating. While the friendly nature of the fixture slightly complicates his case, the sheer scale of his individual performance makes his inclusion practically unavoidable. This will be among the most valuable cards in TOTW 29.
Sandro Tonali – CM – 86 to 88 OVR
Italy are one of the strongest sides still fighting for World Cup qualification, and they took a significant step forward with a confident 2-0 win over Northern Ireland. Tonali was at the heart of everything, scoring once, assisting the other goal, and being named Man of the Match. Given EA’s expected emphasis on WC qualifier performances, Tonali’s inclusion looks extremely likely, and his upgraded card will slot straight into competitive midfield setups.
Vivianne Miedema – CAM – 85 to 87 OVR
Manchester City’s 3-0 away derby win over Manchester United has all but confirmed them as WSL champions, and an in-form from that result is practically guaranteed. Miedema scored twice and claimed the MOTM award, making her the clear selection over other candidates from the same match. Her ability to operate from the CAM position with elite technical stats makes this a genuinely useful card for anyone building a women’s football squad.
Dodi Lukebakio – RM – 82 to 88 OVR
Belgium produced one of the most impressive results of the international break, dismantling the United States 5-2 away from home. Lukebakio came off the bench and immediately made his presence felt, scoring twice to help seal the victory. He earns an 8.4 Sofascore rating, and with a potential featured upgrade on the horizon, his base card rating of 82 makes any in-form version highly playable for a wide range of squad budgets.
Mikel Oyarzabal – ST – 82 to 88 OVR
Spain are another side progressing confidently through the WC qualification stages after a 3-0 home win over Serbia, and Oyarzabal was their main threat throughout. He scored twice and earned an 8.6 Sofascore rating, continuing a strong run of form for the national side. His in-form card offers excellent value given the competitive rating upgrade from his 82 base, and striker options at this price tier are always in high demand.
Alessia Russo – ST – 89 to 90 OVR
Arsenal’s Russo delivered a dominant derby performance, scoring a hat-trick in a 5-2 win over Tottenham for a perfect 10 Sofascore rating. With the WSL fixture list particularly thin this week, EA is likely to relax its usual limit on women’s league inclusions, and Russo’s performance is simply too impressive to overlook. A hat-trick in a high-profile north London derby earns her a guaranteed spot in the predicted XI.
Viktor Gyokeres – ST – 87 to 88 OVR
Gyokeres has been unfortunate with TOTW selections at several points this season, but there is no getting around this one. The Swedish striker scored all three of his nation’s goals in a 3-1 win over Ukraine in a World Cup qualifier, earning a 9.2 Sofascore rating. EA will prioritise this fixture, and Gyokeres’s individual contribution was total. His upgraded card is one of the safest predictions in the entire TOTW 29 side.
FC 26 TOTW 29 Predicted Substitutes
Mergim Vojvoda – RB – 75 to 85 OVR
Kosovo’s narrow 4-3 win over Slovakia was another important WC qualifier fixture, and Vojvoda’s two assists from right back are difficult to overlook given the significance of the match. Under normal circumstances he might be passed over, but the limited fixture schedule this week strengthens his case considerably.
Ladislav Krejci – CB – 78 to 85 OVR
Czechia advanced from the WC semi-final qualification stage after a penalty shootout win over Ireland. Krejci scored his country’s goal in normal time and was awarded the MOTM award for his overall performance. His inclusion is slightly forced given how the match was decided, but EA’s preference for representing qualification results works in his favour.
Marcel Sabitzer – LM – 80 to 87 OVR
Austria’s comfortable 5-1 friendly win over Ghana may not carry the competitive weight of a qualifier result, but Sabitzer’s individual numbers are hard to argue with. He scored once, assisted twice, and earned a 9.0 Sofascore rating. With the week’s fixture list thinner than usual, performances of this calibre in friendly matches are more likely than normal to make the cut.
Sebastian Szymanski – CM – 78 to 85 OVR
Poland progressed to the final knockout stage of WC qualification after edging Albania 2-1, and Szymanski was central to that result. He provided the assists for both of Poland’s goals, setting up strikes from Lewandowski and Zielinski, and earned an 8.4 Sofascore rating. EA’s emphasis on qualification fixtures makes his inclusion highly probable.
Ceri Holland – LM – 76 to 87 OVR
A third WSL in-form in a single week would be unusual, but with three high-profile rivalry fixtures producing strong individual performances, it is not out of the question. Holland scored twice for Liverpool in a 3-2 away win over Everton, earning an 8.6 Sofascore rating. If EA decides to represent all three derby results from the WSL this week, Holland makes the side.
Edna Imade – ST – 80 to 87 OVR
Bayern Munich remain unbeaten and now sit thirteen points clear at the top of the Frauen Bundesliga with just five games to go. Their 2-0 home win over Nürnberg was driven by Imade, who contributed a goal and an assist for an 8.2 Sofascore rating. With Bayern’s title charge in the spotlight, an in-form from this fixture feels likely.
Amine Gouiri – ST – 79 to 86 OVR
Algeria’s 7-0 friendly demolition of Guatemala was a one-sided affair, but Gouiri’s two goals still stand out as a strong individual contribution. With the fixture schedule as thin as it is this week and EA needing to fill out the substitute slots, a two-goal performance in a high-scoring match is more than enough to warrant inclusion.
Reserves and Dark Horses
Several fringe candidates also have a realistic case for inclusion depending on how EA weights this week’s fixtures. Natalia Ramos Alvarez scored twice for Tenerife in a 2-0 win over Madrid CFF, earning a 9.1 Sofascore rating and making a compelling case from the Spanish women’s division. Martial Godo registered a goal and an assist for Ivory Coast in their 4-0 win over South Korea, while Pablo Saenz put in a sensational display for Granada with two goals and an assist in a 4-2 league win. In the lower English leagues, both Alessana Jatta and Kelvin Ehibhatiomhan scored twice in their respective matches and could sneak into the reserve slots.
Final Thoughts: Preparing Your Squad for TOTW 29
Team of The Week 29 is set to be one of the more unpredictable editions of the year, largely because the international break fixture list is both important in terms of World Cup qualification drama and compressed enough to force EA’s hand on some borderline selections. The headliners are clear: Wirtz, Gyokeres, Russo, and Tonali are the safest cards in the predicted side, and all four will carry significant market value from the moment packs go live.
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