The EA FC 26 Ultimate Team cycle has been set alight with the arrival of the highly anticipated Cornerstones Team 2. Building on the success of the first squad, which honored club legends and current icons, this latest release raises the bar with a lineup of players who embody the identity and spirit of their respective clubs. Leading the charge are German sensation Florian Wirtz and the legendary Cristiano Ronaldo, both receiving monumental upgrades that will define the in-game meta for weeks to come. For players looking to strengthen their squads, securing these stars can be as important as managing their FC 26 Coins wisely.







Florian Wirtz and Cristiano Ronaldo: The Cornerstone Icons

The Cornerstones promo celebrates players who are the bedrock of their teams’ success. Team 2 perfectly illustrates this theme, with Wirtz and Ronaldo representing two different eras of football greatness.







Florian Wirtz (97 OVR CAM)

Fresh from an unbeaten Bundesliga-winning season with Bayer Leverkusen, Wirtz’s 97-rated CAM card showcases his creative brilliance. His in-game attributes highlight his elite playmaking ability:







Pace: 94

Shooting: 92

Passing: 98

Dribbling: 99

Defending: 70

Physical: 85



Equipped with Technical+ and Incisive Pass+ PlayStyles, Wirtz is a master of tight control and threading precise through balls. His 5-star Skill Moves and 5-star Weak Foot make him versatile and unpredictable, an ideal attacking midfielder for any competitive squad.







Cristiano Ronaldo (98 OVR ST)

Representing his unmatched legacy and current form at Al-Nassr, Ronaldo’s 98-rated Striker card is engineered for lethal finishing:







Pace: 95

Shooting: 99

Passing: 88

Dribbling: 94

Defending: 55

Physical: 93



With Power Shot+ and Finesse Shot+, Ronaldo is a threat from any range. His unique animations, strength, and aerial dominance make him a complete forward capable of transforming any attack.







Full Cornerstones Team 2 Lineup

Beyond the headline duo, Team 2 offers elite options across leagues and positions. Each player has been chosen for their indispensable role at their club.













Player Name

Club

Position

Overall Rating









Cristiano Ronaldo

Al-Nassr

ST

98





Florian Wirtz

Bayer Leverkusen

CAM

97





Virgil van Dijk

Liverpool

CB

96





Federico Valverde

Real Madrid

CM

95





Marquinhos

Paris Saint-Germain

CB

95





Heung-min Son

Tottenham Hotspur

LW

94





Theo Hernández

AC Milan

LB

94





Nicolò Barella

Inter Milan

CM

93





William Saliba

Arsenal

CB

93





Julián Álvarez

Manchester City

CF

92





Jeremie Frimpong

Bayer Leverkusen

RWB

92









Promo Impact and Meta Shifts

Cornerstones Team 2 significantly boosts the Ultimate Team landscape. Virgil van Dijk’s 96-rated CB card with Anticipate+ becomes a defensive powerhouse, while Federico Valverde’s 95-rated CM with Relentless+ offers unmatched box-to-box versatility. The inclusion of pace-heavy attackers like Heung-min Son and Theo Hernández ensures counter-attacking squads gain new weapons, while defensive stability is reinforced through Marquinhos and Saliba.







The market will react quickly, with high-end meta cards dropping in value as players chase these superior upgrades. The spread across leagues and positions means every squad style—from possession-based to fast-break—can integrate a Cornerstones star. EA Sports complements the pack content with a special Cornerstone Moments Sergio Busquets SBC, honoring his tactical intelligence at Barcelona, and an objective-based Cornerstone Lamine Yamal, giving players a free route to an exciting young winger.







By merging legendary status with current world-class form, Cornerstones Team 2 delivers both thematic depth and competitive strength. Wirtz and Ronaldo are the crown jewels, but the squad’s overall quality ensures lasting influence on gameplay and squad building. For those aiming to maximize their advantage in Ultimate Team, it’s an ideal time to plan acquisitions and strategically buy cheap FC 26 Coins to secure these game-changing players.