So you've just banged in a worldie in FC 26 and the adrenaline is pumping. Now's the time to rub it in – or just show some style – with the freshest celebrations EA has cooked up. Trust me, after tooling around in every mode from Kick-Off to Ultimate Team, I can tell you the new moves are absolutely worth learning. They’ve dialled up the swagger with 14 brand-new celebrations, and brought back a ton of classics that still hit different.

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Let's cut to the chase. The headliners are Cabaret, Band Master, and Pulse – each one dripping with personality. But that’s just the tip of the iceberg. Whether you want to drop a cheeky knee slide, whip out a guitar solo, or just catch some Z’s on the pitch, there’s a celly for every mood. I'm gonna walk you through every single input, explain what’s unlockable, and even spill the beans on celebrating with your club’s mascot. No gatekeeping here, just pure celebration sauce.

Getting the Basics Down – The Input Language

First off, all the inputs I'm listing are for PlayStation 5 by default. If you’re on Xbox Series X, don’t sweat it – just multiply R1 and L1 by 'RB' and 'LB' vibes. A quick conversion table to translate those buttons without losing your mind:

PS5 Input Xbox Equivalent
L1 LB
L2 LT
R1 RB
R2 RT
Square X
Triangle Y
Circle B
X A
R3 (press RS) Press RS
RS Right Stick

Got it? Good. Now let’s get into the juicy stuff.

The 14 New FC 26 Celebrations – How to Do Them

These are the moves that will make your opponent watch the replay in silence. I’ve broken them down with the exact stick flicks and button holds.

  • Who, me? – Hold L1, hold RS right. Perfect for the humble-brag after a scrappy tap-in.

  • Band Master – Hold L1, flick RS right then up. A symphony of arrogance.

  • Cabaret – Hold L2, hold RS up. Jazz hands but make it football.

  • Pulse – Hold L2, flick RS left then right. It’s like a heartbeat, but you’re the one causing the heartbreak.

  • Guitar – Hold L2, spin RS clockwise. Strum away, rockstar.

  • All In One – Hold R1, spin RS anti-clockwise. This one’s a full-body show off.

  • Nap – Hold R2, flick RS up twice. Actually mimics sleeping on the pitch. Savage.

  • Slides and Kisses – Hold R1, hold RS down. Slide and blow kisses – a combo of sauce and shithousery.

  • High Kick (Pro Unlockable) – Hold R1, hold RS up. You’ll need to level up your Virtual Pro to flex this.

  • Run (Pro Unlockable) – Hold R2, flick RS down then up. Classic, but locked behind progression.

  • Sleep (Pro Unlockable) – Hold R2, flick RS right then left. Different from Nap, more contorted.

  • Dance (EAS FC Unlockable) – Hold L1, flick RS up then down. Unlocked by climbing the EAS FC ranks.

  • Stretch (EAS FC Unlockable) – Hold R1, spin RS clockwise. A proper warm-down move, mid-game.

  • Ground Hit (EAS FC Unlockable) – Hold R1, flick RS down twice. Slap the turf – raw emotion.

And if you just feel like randomising, hit Circle for a surprise celly or X for your player’s signature move.

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Classic Celebrations That Are Still Meta

Don’t sleep on the returning legends. I still see folk using the knee slide, heart symbol, and that ridiculously smooth “Happy Walk” every other game. They never get old. Some personal favourites to keep in the rotation:

  • Selfie – Press X near an adboard. Has to be timed right but the swagger is off the charts.

  • Knee Slide Spin – Hold L1, spin RS clockwise. Graceful if your player doesn’t eat grass.

  • Heart Symbol – Hold L2, hold RS down. Wholesome, yet devastating.

  • Faking It – Hold L2, flick RS left twice. Pretend you’re hurt, then pop up laughing. The ultimate mind game.

  • Happy Walk – Hold L1, hold RS down. Strut like you own the place.

You’ll also find some gems are Pro Unlockable (tied to your player career growth) or EAS FC Unlockable (earned by completing seasonal objectives and leveling up your EAS FC profile). By 2026, the unlockable ecosystem is deep, so keep grinding those Volta and Clubs matches if you want the full repertoire.

Mascot Celebrations – The Hidden Gem

One of my absolute favourite touches is what EA did with mascots. If you're playing at home with certain clubs, score a goal, peg it towards the mascot by the touchline, and your player automatically triggers a matching celebration with them. It’s wholesome, hilarious, and a proper flex when you do it during a derby. Clubs that support this include:

  • Ajax

  • Liverpool

  • Manchester City

  • FC Bayern

  • Chelsea

  • Paris Saint-Germain

  • Tottenham Hotspur

  • Juventus

  • Benfica

  • AS Roma

And a bunch more. Keep an eye out for Gunnersaurus Rex or Moonchester the next time you visit their ground.

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Advanced Celly Combos & Cancels

Sometimes you want to pull off a quick one to get back to kick-off, or you just realise you picked the wrong celly while the animation is starting. Use L1 + R1 to cancel any celebration immediately – a real life-saver. Also, some of the more intricate moves include extra flips for agile players. For example, the Twist Flip triggers when you hold L2 and spin RS anti-clockwise with a nimble winger, while bulky defenders will do a Cartwheel Roll. Little details like that are why I keep coming back to this game.

If you’re hunting for more edge, check out the latest FC 26 best players to see who can actually pull off these moves with the right flair, or dive into FC 26 chemistry styles to make sure your squad is bursting with personality on the pitch.

Final Whistle

Mastering FC 26 celebrations adds a whole new layer to your goal-scoring ritual. Whether you're after pure disrespect with the Nap, a dash of class with the Cabaret, or you’re just trying to unlock that elusive Dance move, there’s never been a better time to get creative. I’ve had a blast mixing up Knee Slide variations with the new Pulse move – it just hits right after a 90th-minute winner. Now go out there, bag a screamer, and let the celly do the talking.