The Ultimate Gauntlet 4 has officially arrived in EA FC 26 Ultimate Team, bringing with it a brand-new set of challenges, exclusive rewards, and the chance to unlock the Giuliano Simeone PrimeTime RTTK card. If you're grinding Division Rivals or preparing for Champions Weekend League Finals, this Gauntlet is one of the best opportunities so far to boost your squad with high-value, untradeable items.
In this complete guide, we break down every objective, all rewards, and tips on the best squads to use.
What Is Ultimate Gauntlet 4?
The Gauntlet is a three-round challenge requiring unique squads for each round. Once you complete a round, all players you used (starting XI + bench) cannot be used again in later rounds — so squad depth matters.
Ultimate Gauntlet 4 continues the same structure as previous editions, but features rewards themed around the UEFA PrimeTime promo.
All Ultimate Gauntlet 4 Tasks & Rewards
To complete the Gamuntlet 4 Objective Group, you must finish 9 out of 10 tasks. Here’s a clean breakdown:
| # | Task | Requirement | Reward |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Play 1 | Play 1 match in Ultimate Gauntlet 4 | 81+ ×2 Rare Gold Players Pack |
| 2 | Play 2 | Play 2 matches | 81+ ×3 Rare Gold Players Pack |
| 3 | Play 3 | Play 3 matches | Hadjam 84 PrimeTime |
| 4 | Score in 3 | Score in 3 separate matches | Long Ball Pass+ Evo |
| 5 | Score in 5 | Score in 5 separate matches | CB Defender++ Evo |
| 6 | Score in 6 | Score in 6 different matches | 85–87 Rare Gold Player Pack |
| 7 | Score in 7 | Score in 7 different matches | 10,000 FIFA Coins |
| 8 | Score in 9 | Score in 9 different matches | 83+ ×10 Rare Gold Players Pack |
| 9 | Play 12 | Play 12 matches | 85–89 Rare Gold Player Pack |
Best Low-Budget Squad Combos (<15,000 EA FC Coins)
Since you need unique squads for each Gauntlet round, here are three recommended lineups that cost under 15k FUT Coins total.
Team 1 – 4-4-2 Formation
- J. Garcia
- Laimer
- Vivian
- Klostermann
- Raum
- Adeyemi
- Emre Can
- Nmecha
- Amoura
- C. Pina
- Ayoze
Team 2 – 4-4-2 Formation
- Chevalier
- Dumfries
- Kalulu
- Tomori
- Mendy
- Diaby
- Loftus-Cheek
- Thuram
- Coman
- Thuram
- Lookman
Team 3 – 4-2-3-1 Formation
- Vicario
- Aina
- Khusanov
- Gvardiol
- Robinson
- Joelinton
- Tonali
- Pedro Neto
- Xavi Simons
- Chiesa
- Kolo Muani
These teams provide balance, pace, and chemistry to help you efficiently complete the matches and scoring objectives.
Tips for Completing Gauntlet 4 Faster
- Score early — scoring objectives are the most time-consuming.
- Use meta-attackers to ensure you hit your goal quota every match.
- Rotate squads smartly to avoid using key players too early.
- Play Rivals-style football — calm possession + quick counters.
- Track objectives as you go to avoid unnecessary extra matches.
Conclusion
The Ultimate Gauntlet 4 is one of the best objective drops so far in EA FC 26. Between the exclusive PrimeTime RTTK Simeone, multiple Rare Gold packs, and meta-relevant EVO boosts, this event gives you a serious advantage without requiring heavy FC 26 Coin investment.
