Win or Lose, You Still Get Rewards: EA FC26 Ultimate Gauntlet 7 Complete Guide

EA Sports just dropped arguably the most generous objective yet with Ultimate Gauntlet 7. This Winter Wildcards event challenge rewards participation over performance, meaning you don’t need to win matches—just play and score goals. With a free 87-rated Marcos Llorente, multiple premium packs, and EVO consumables on the line, this is one grind every Ultimate Team player should prioritize.

EA FC26 Ultimate Gauntlet 7 Overview

All Tasks and Rewards Breakdown

Play 1 – Play one match in Ultimate Gauntlet 7
Reward: 81+ x3 Rare Gold Players Pack

Play 2 – Play two matches in Ultimate Gauntlet 7
Reward: 85-87 Rare Gold Player Pack

Play 3 – Play three matches in Ultimate Gauntlet 7
Reward: 85-89 Rare Gold Player Pack

Score in 3 – Score at least 1 goal in three separate matches
Reward: EVO Consumable (upgrades eligible players)

Score in 5 – Score at least 1 goal in five separate matches
Reward: 82+ x5 Rare Gold Players Pack

Score in 6 – Score at least 1 goal in six separate matches
Reward: EVO Consumable

Score in 7 – Score at least 1 goal in seven separate matches
Reward: Premium pack

Score in 9 – Score at least 1 goal in nine separate matches
Reward: Quality pack

Score in 11 – Score at least 1 goal in eleven separate matches
Reward: Top-tier pack

Completion Reward: 87-rated Winter Wildcards Marcos Llorente (granted automatically after finishing all nine tasks)

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Why Marcos Llorente Is Worth the Grind

The 87-rated Winter Wildcards Llorente is an exceptional box-to-box midfielder with versatile stats perfect for the current meta. His combination of pace, defending, physical presence, and passing makes him viable in multiple formations as a CDM, CM, or even fullback in certain tactical setups.

With special items flooding packs during Winter Wildcards, the additional premium packs you earn throughout this objective provide excellent opportunities to pack high-rated players or special cards that either improve your squad or serve as valuable SBC fodder. The EVO consumables add another layer of value, allowing you to upgrade eligible players in your club through the Evolutions system.

According to EA Sports, Ultimate Gauntlet represents one of their most player-friendly game modes, removing the frustration of needing consecutive wins while still offering top-tier rewards.

How Ultimate Gauntlet 7 Works

Unlike traditional objectives requiring wins, Ultimate Gauntlet 7 only asks you to participate and score goals. Here’s the format:

• Three matches per round, each requiring a unique squad
• Multiple rounds available daily with no limit
• No win requirements—losses still count toward completion
• Only scoring matters for the “Score in X” tasks

This structure makes it incredibly accessible. You can complete matches quickly by scoring once and then playing defensively or even just running down the clock. The focus on participation rather than performance means casual and competitive players can complete it equally.

Quick Completion Strategy

Step 1: Build three decent attacking squads. You don’t need god squads—just teams capable of scoring one goal per match.

Step 2: Complete the “Play 1-3” tasks immediately to unlock your first three packs. These might contain upgrades that help with later matches.

Step 3: Focus on scoring one goal per match. Once you score, you can adopt defensive tactics, waste time, or continue playing normally—the choice is yours.

Step 4: Track your progress carefully. You need to score in 11 total matches, so maintain a simple tally to avoid playing extra unnecessary games.

Step 5: Claim your Marcos Llorente once all nine tasks are complete. He’ll appear automatically in your club.

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