In the 2026 FUTTIES endgame window of EA SPORTS FC 26 Ultimate Team, I’ll admit I usually start checking out mentally. But Gauntlet 2 has pulled me right back in. The reward pool is legit: guaranteed promo packs, multiple Evolutions, FUTTIES Tokens, and a 97-rated FUTTIES Wisdom Mike card as the headline prize. If you’re still grinding your main squad or stacking fodder, this objective chain is an absolute no-brainer.

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The best part? You don’t have to do every single chore. There are 10 tasks total, but you only need any 8 to unlock the full objective reward. That flexibility matters because a couple of those tasks are proper time sinks. Here’s the breakdown I’ve been using to keep my head straight while I grind:

Task Style Requirement My Call
Goal-scoring stack Score in 1, then 4, then 8 separate matches ✅ Let it happen naturally
Double-win repeat Win at least two matches in a single round, twice ✅ High-value Evolutions
Triple-win repeat Win three matches in a single round, twice ✅ Strong pack rewards
Perfect Round x2 Hit two Perfect Rounds ❌ Skip unless you’re already close
12-match scorer Score in 12 separate matches ❌ Skip, huge time sink

Those standout requirements show why the 8/10 setup is so manageable. You can leave the two most annoying tasks on the table and still bag the big prize.

The Skip-First Strategy

If you want to save your sanity, the two easiest tasks to skip are the Perfect Round twice requirement and scoring in 12 separate matches. Both demand the most time relative to their rewards. Honestly, chasing perfection in a Gauntlet format can turn a fun grind into a slog. Don’t get baited unless you’re already sitting pretty.

Instead, I’d clear the goal-scoring tasks and the double-win tasks first. That gets you to 8 comfortably without wanting to throw your controller.

How the Goal-Scoring Tasks Stack

This is where EA actually did us a favor. The scoring tasks stack naturally as you play. Scoring in one match, then four, then eight separate matches all count toward the same progression path. So by just playing normally and finding the net, you’re essentially completing three tasks at once. That’s half your required 8 right there.

It feels like free real estate, especially if you’re also working through other FUTTIES objectives that ask for goals.

Double-Win Tasks Are the Real Value

The double-win tasks—winning at least two matches within a single round, twice—give you two Evolutions and 25 FUTTIES Tokens between them. Evolutions are some of the most valuable rewards in the game right now, so I’m targeting these early even when they take a bit more effort. The juice is worth the squeeze.

Similarly, the win three matches within a single round twice task drops a 91+ Rare Gold Players Pack x5. If you’re hitting those win streaks anyway, don’t leave that one on the table.

The Headline Prize

Once you clear 8 of the 10 tasks, you earn an additional Evolution consumable plus the FUTTIES Wisdom Mike card. The 97-rated version comes with customizable playstyles, so you can tailor it to fit whatever system you’re running. That kind of flexibility on a free card is rare, even during FUTTIES.

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One thing I almost slept on: the FUTTIES Tokens. There are 75 tokens available across the first three tasks, and those stack across objectives. They might not look flashy next to packs, but they feed whatever FUTTIES Token exchange is running. Don’t overlook them just because they aren’t wrapped in a fancy pack animation.

Fitting Gauntlet 2 Into the Bigger Grind

FUTTIES is the endgame celebration in FC 26 Ultimate Team, and Gauntlet 2 sits alongside a stack of other objectives. If you already ran the first Gauntlet, the structure is familiar: a mix of scoring and winning tasks with Evolutions and high-rated packs as the carrot.

The Evolutions you earn here can feed directly into other objectives. For example, if you’re looking to upgrade a left winger or left midfielder, check your best Pink Heritage Evolution options before using what Gauntlet 2 gives you. Making that connection can save you from wasting a good Evo.

Running Gauntlet 2 alongside other active FUTTIES objectives is the smartest move. Many of the scoring and winning tasks will overlap with other concurrent challenges, which means fewer total matches and more rewards for the same grind.

At the end of the day, FUTTIES Gauntlet 2 is one of those rare objective chains where the reward pool actually justifies the effort. If you’re already logging matches, chasing wins, and banging in goals, you’ll likely clear 8 tasks without breaking a sweat. The 97 Wisdom Mike is the cherry on top, and the Evolutions along the way are pure value. Just don’t get stuck grinding Perfect Rounds unless the stars already aligned for you.