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Maccabi Tel Aviv's Leo Varela Earns Unique EA FC26 Card Ahead of World Cup Clash with Argentina
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First reported by N12 · 24 minutes ago
What happened
Maccabi Tel Aviv's Leo Varela made history by scoring for Cape Verde in the 2026 World Cup and earned a special EA FC26 video game card. The card, part of a challenge mode, can be upgraded based on Cape Verde's upcoming match against Argentina. Varela's card features high ratings and special abilities, marking a first for an Israeli Premier League player.
- 01Leo Varela is the first Israeli Premier League player to score in a World Cup, for Cape Verde in 2026.
- 02Varela earned a special EA FC26 card available through a challenging Squad Building mode.
- 03The card is part of the SHOWDOWN series tied to Cape Verde's round of 32 match against Argentina.
- 04Players can upgrade the card based on the real match outcome, with a win granting a 3-point boost and special ability.
- 05Varela's card has a 93 rating with top stats in speed, dribbling, shooting, and physicality.
- 06Two other Israeli league players previously received special World Cup cards in EA FC games.
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