EA Sport FC 26 Celebrations Complete Button Guide - PS and Xbox
Hey, fellow FC gamers, if you've just smashed in a banger and want to rub it in your opponent's face, nothing hits like pulling off the perfect celebration. In EA Sports FC 26, celebrations aren't just flair—they're a way to own the pitch, psych out rivals, and make every goal memorable.
Knowing how to trigger these moves can elevate your game. This guide breaks down all the FC 26 Celebrations with button combos for both PlayStation and Xbox, so you can flex no matter your setup. Let's dive in and get you celebrating like a pro.
How FC 26 Celebrations Enhance Gameplay
Celebrations are more than just eye candy—they’re a core part of the EA FC 26 experience. By mirroring real-world football and pop culture, these FC 26 celebrations create a deeper connection between players and their favourite FC players.
They add personality to matches, making victories feel more rewarding. Whether you’re pulling off Sweet Chin Music or Palmer’s slide, these moments elevate the game’s immersion, bringing the excitement of the stadium to your screen.
EA FC 26 Celebrations: The Essentials
These are your go-to moves right after scoring—no running required. They're simple but effective for quick taunts. Keep them in your back pocket for those clutch moments.
- Signature Celebration: Player's unique move. PS: Press X | Xbox: Press A
- Random Celebration: Mix it up randomly. PS: Press O | Xbox: Press B
- Cancel Celebration: Skip it if you're in a hurry. PS: Hold L1 + R1 | Xbox: Hold LB + RB
Mastering these basics lets you focus on the game flow without fumbling inputs.
Running FC 26 Celebrations: Sprint and Show Off
Sprint after netting one, and you've got access to these dynamic taunts. They're great for building momentum and showing personality on the run. Pro tip: Time your sprint with RT/R2 to chain into these seamlessly.
Here's a quick table of all running FC 26 Celebrations for easy reference:
FC 26 Celebrations Name | PlayStation Controls | Xbox Controls | FC 26 Celebrations Description |
| Thumb Suck | Hold □ | Hold X | Classic pacifier suck for trolls. |
| Arms Out | Tap □, hold □ | Tap X, hold X | Spread arms wide like a boss. |
| Wrist Flick | Tap △, hold △ | Tap Y, hold Y | Flick wrists in victory. |
| Aeroplane | Hold R3 | Hold RS press | Glide like a plane. |
| Point to Sky | Hold RS ↑ | Hold RS ↑ | Point upwards in thanks. |
| Telephone | Hold RS ↓ | Hold RS ↓ | Pretend call on the phone. |
| Can You Hear Me? | Hold RS ← | Hold RS ← | Cup ears to the crowd. |
| Hands Out | Flick RS →, hold RS ← | Flick RS →, hold RS ← | Beckon the fans. |
| Come On! | Flick RS ←, hold RS → | Flick RS ←, hold RS → | Pump up the team. |
| Blow Kisses | Flick RS ↓, hold RS ↑ | Flick RS ↓, hold RS ↑ | Send kisses to haters. |
| Double Arm Swing | Flick RS ↑, hold RS ↓ | Flick RS ↑, hold RS ↓ | Swing arms wildly. |
| Flying Bird | Flick RS →, hold RS → | Flick RS →, hold RS → | Flap like a bird. |
| Hand on Head | Flick RS ←, hold RS ← | Flick RS ←, hold RS ← | Disbelief gesture. |
| Heart Symbol | Flick RS ↓, hold RS ↓ | Flick RS ↓, hold RS ↓ | Make a heart with hands. |
| Arms Pointing Up | Flick RS ↑, hold RS ↑ | Flick RS ↑, hold RS ↑ | Raise arms high. |
| Windmill | Spin RS clockwise | Spin RS clockwise | Windmill arms around. |
| One Arm Raised | Hold O | Hold B | Single arm salute. |
| Finger Points | Tap O, hold O | Tap B, hold B | Point fingers accusingly. |
These add that extra swagger when you're breaking away.
Finishing FC 26 Celebrations: Iconic Poses and Taunts
Once you stop running, unleash these polished finishers. Many are inspired by real pros, perfect for recreating legendary moments. While stocking up on resources to snag those elite FC 26 Coins for your squad, practice these to match your playstyle.
- Signature Finishing Move: Player-specific pose. PS: Press X | Xbox: Press A
- Finger Swipe Camera: Wipe the lens. PS: Press X | Xbox: Press A (near camera)
- Cry Baby: Mock tears. PS: Press X | Xbox: Press A
- Selfie: Snap a pic. PS: Press X near ad board | Xbox: Press A near ad board
- Point to the Sky: Humble nod up. PS: Hold L1, press O | Xbox: Hold LB, press B
- Show Respect: Bow down. PS: Hold L1, double tap O | Xbox: Hold LB, double tap B
- Spanish Dance: Flamenco flair. PS: Hold L2, flick RS ↑ twice | Xbox: Hold LT, flick RS ↑ twice
- Flex: Muscle show. PS: Hold L1, press □ | Xbox: Hold LB, press X
- All Ears: Cup ears. PS: Hold L1, press △ | Xbox: Hold LB, press Y
- X: Cross arms. PS: Hold L1, flick RS ↓ twice | Xbox: Hold LB, flick RS ↓ twice
- Who, Me?: Innocent shrug. PS: Hold L1, hold RS → | Xbox: Hold LB, hold RS →
- Baby: Rock a baby. PS: Hold L1, hold RS ← | Xbox: Hold LB, hold RS ←
- Knee Slide 1: Slide on knees. PS: Hold L1, flick RS ↓ then ↑ | Xbox: Hold LB, flick RS ↓ then ↑
- Band Master: Conduct the crowd. PS: Hold L1, flick RS → then ↑ | Xbox: Hold LB, flick RS → then ↑
- Mask: Superhero mask. PS: Hold L1, flick RS ↑ twice | Xbox: Hold LB, flick RS ↑ twice
- Knee Slide Spin: Spin while sliding. PS: Hold L1, spin RS clockwise | Xbox: Hold LB, spin RS clockwise
- Arms to Crowd: Rally fans. PS: Hold L1, spin RS counter-clockwise | Xbox: Hold LB, spin RS counter-clockwise
- Timber: Fall like a tree. PS: Hold L2, press O | Xbox: Hold LT, press B
- Cell Phone: Take a call. PS: Hold L2, press □ | Xbox: Hold LT, press X
- Hypnosis: Wave hands. PS: Hold L2, press △ | Xbox: Hold LT, press Y
- Think: Ponder pose. PS: Hold L2, double tap □ | Xbox: Hold LT, double tap X
- Stir the Pot: Mix it up. PS: Hold L2, double tap △ | Xbox: Hold LT, double tap Y
- Cabaret: Dance kick. PS: Hold L2, hold RS ↑ | Xbox: Hold LT, hold RS ↑
- I can’t Hear You: Mock deafness. PS: Hold L2, hold RS → | Xbox: Hold LT, hold RS →
- Heart Symbol: Love sign. PS: Hold L2, hold RS ↓ | Xbox: Hold LT, hold RS ↓
- Brick Fall: Collapse. PS: Hold L2, hold RS ← | Xbox: Hold LT, hold RS ←
- Driving: Steer wheel. PS: Hold L2, flick RS ↓ then ↑ | Xbox: Hold LT, flick RS ↓ then ↑
- Pulse: Heartbeat thump. PS: Hold L2, flick RS ← then → | Xbox: Hold LT, flick RS ← then →
- Tea: Sip tea. PS: Hold L2, flick RS → then ← | Xbox: Hold LT, flick RS → then ←
- Neighbourhood: Gang sign. PS: Hold L2, flick RS → twice | Xbox: Hold LT, flick RS → twice
- Faking It: Pretend injury. PS: Hold L2, flick RS ← twice | Xbox: Hold LT, flick RS ← twice
- Guitar: Air guitar. PS: Hold L2, spin RS clockwise | Xbox: Hold LT, spin RS clockwise
- Twist Flip: Acrobatic (agile players). PS: Hold L2, spin RS anti-clockwise | Xbox: Hold LT, spin RS anti-clockwise
- One Eye: Pirate patch. PS: Hold R2, press R3 | Xbox: Hold RT, press RS
- Boxing: Punch air. PS: Hold R1, double tap △ | Xbox: Hold RB, double tap Y
- Kiss the Ring: Royal bow. PS: Hold R2, double tap △ | Xbox: Hold RT, double tap Y
- The Salute: Military salute. PS: Hold R1, press △ | Xbox: Hold RB, press Y
- Hop & Point: Jump point. PS: Hold R2, flick RS ← twice | Xbox: Hold RT, flick RS ← twice
- Swagger: Cool walk. PS: Hold R1, double tap O | Xbox: Hold RB, double tap B
- Knee Slide: Basic slide. PS: Hold R1, flick RS ← twice | Xbox: Hold RB, flick RS ← twice
- Giant: Grow tall. PS: Hold R1, flick RS ↑ then ↓ | Xbox: Hold RB, flick RS ↑ then ↓
- All-in-One: Combo pose. PS: Hold R1, spin RS anti-clockwise | Xbox: Hold RB, spin RS anti-clockwise
- Nap: Sleep time. PS: Hold R2, hold RS → | Xbox: Hold RT, hold RS →
- Big Man: Pump chest. PS: Hold R1, hold RS → | Xbox: Hold RB, hold RS →
- Kiss The Ground: Prostrate. PS: Hold R2, hold RS → | Xbox: Hold RT, hold RS →
- Disbelief: Head shake. PS: Hold R2, hold RS ↓ | Xbox: Hold RT, hold RS ↓
- Backflips: Flip back. PS: Hold R2, double tap □ | Xbox: Hold RT, double tap X
- Peace: Peace sign. PS: Hold R1, double tap □ | Xbox: Hold RB, double tap X
- Waddle: Penguin walk. PS: Hold L2, spin RS clockwise | Xbox: Hold LT, spin RS clockwise
- Gamer: Controller mime. PS: Hold R1, flick RS → then ← | Xbox: Hold RB, flick RS → then ←
- Golf Swing: Swing the club. PS: Hold R1, flick RS ← then → | Xbox: Hold RB, flick RS ← then →
- Time Check: Check watch. PS: Hold R2, flick RS → then ← | Xbox: Hold RT, flick RS → then ←
- Motivation: Clap hands. PS: Hold R1, press O | Xbox: Hold RB, press B
- Glasses: Put on shades. PS: Hold R2, flick RS ↑ then ↓ | Xbox: Hold RT, flick RS ↑ then ↓
- Belly Slide: Slide on the belly. PS: Hold R1, double tap △ | Xbox: Hold RB, double tap Y
As Arsenal's Aaron Ramsdale once said on X: "It looks like I’ve scored a 30-yard screamer! But I think the day I stop celebrating goals like that is the day I should retire, because my love for football would have changed." That passion translates perfectly into FC 26 Celebrations.
FC 26 Celebration WWE Flair: Sweet Chin Music
One of the most exciting additions to EA FC 26 is the Sweet Chin Music celebration, inspired by WWE legend Shawn Michaels. Known as the “Heartbreak Kid,” Michaels made this superkick iconic with his pre-kick ritual of stomping to “tune up the band.”
Now, players can bring this wrestling theatrics to the virtual pitch, celebrating goals with a dramatic superkick that’s sure to turn heads. As WittyWitterson raved on X, “We’ve got the Sweet Chin Music as a celebration in FC 26!! THIS IS AMAZING.” This crossover between football and wrestling adds a unique layer of entertainment, making it a standout feature for fans of both worlds.
Cole Palmer’s Signature Slides and Kisses
Another gem in the FC 26 new celebrations lineup is Cole Palmer’s “Slides and Kisses.” The Chelsea star’s celebration, where he slides on his knees and blows kisses to the crowd, has become a Premier League staple. Its inclusion in EA FC 26 lets players channel Palmer’s cool, confident vibe after scoring.
This move, sometimes called the “Cold” celebration, resonates with fans who love seeing real-world football culture reflected in the game. It’s a perfect example of how EA captures the essence of today’s stars, making gameplay feel authentic and immersive.
FC 26 Celebrations Pro Unlockables: Elite Moves for Skilled Players
Unlock these by completing objectives or challenges. They're for when you want to show you've put in the work, especially with top FC players in your lineup.
- Surf and Flex: Ride the wave. PS: Hold R1, hold RS ← | Xbox: Hold RB, hold RS ←
- Scorpion: Sting pose. PS: Hold R1, flick RS ← then → | Xbox: Hold RB, flick RS ← then →
- Tea Time: Fancy sip. PS: Hold L2, flick RS ↓ then ↑ | Xbox: Hold LT, flick RS ↓ then ↑ (different from tea)
- Karate Kicks: Martial arts. PS: Hold R1, hold RS → | Xbox: Hold RB, hold RS →
- Jump Kicks: Leap kick. PS: Hold R1, hold RS ↑ | Xbox: Hold RB, hold RS ↑
EAS FC Unlockables: Community Favorites
Earn these through EAS FC levels or catalogs. They're fun additions for long-time grinders.
- Boneless Walk: Limp strut. PS: Hold L1, hold RS ↑ | Xbox: Hold LB, hold RS ↑
- Giddy Up: Horse ride. PS: Hold L1, press R3 | Xbox: Hold LB, press RS
- Relax: Chill out. PS: Hold L2, hold RS ← | Xbox: Hold LT, hold RS ←
- Eye of the Tiger: Box shadow. PS: Hold L2, spin RS anti-clockwise | Xbox: Hold LT, spin RS anti-clockwise
- Little Dance: Quick jig. PS: Hold L1, flick RS ↑ twice | Xbox: Hold LB, flick RS ↑ twice
Tips for Nailing FC 26 Celebrations
To make your FC 26 Celebrations pop:
- Practice in the arena mode to avoid messing up online.
- Use celebrations strategically to tilt opponents—nothing beats a well-timed taunt after a comeback goal.
- Some moves require high agility stats, so check your player's attributes.
- Mix running and finishing for combos that keep the energy high.
- Remember, celebrations can be skipped by opponents, but yours always shine in replays.
With these in your arsenal, you'll be the king of post-goal flair.
Conclusion
EA FC 26 is poised to deliver an unforgettable experience, and its FC 26 celebrations are a big part of the excitement. From the WWE-inspired Sweet Chin Music to Cole Palmer’s “Slides and Kisses,” these animations bring flair, authenticity, and fun to every goal.
FAQ Section
Q: What are the basic FC 26 celebrations?
Basic celebrations include Signature Celebration (PS: Press X | Xbox: Press A), Random Celebration (PS: Press O | Xbox: Press B), and Cancel Celebration (PS: Hold L1 + R1 | Xbox: Hold LB + RB). These are quick moves right after scoring.
Q: How do I perform running FC 26 celebrations like the Aeroplane in FC 26?
For the Aeroplane, hold R3 on PS or hold RS and press on Xbox while sprinting after a goal. Other running moves include Point to Sky (Hold RS ↑) and Telephone (Hold RS ↓), as listed in the running FC 26 celebrations table.
Q: What finishing celebrations require holding L1 on PlayStation?
Finishing celebrations like Point to the Sky (Hold L1, press O), Show Respect (Hold L1, double tap O), Spanish Dance (Hold L2, flick RS ↑ twice), and Flex (Hold L1, press □) use L1 or L2 combos for iconic poses.
Q: How can I unlock pro celebrations in FC 26?
Pro unlockables, such as Surf and Flex (Hold R1, hold RS ← on PS), are unlocked by completing objectives or challenges, making them ideal for skilled players with top FC players in their lineup.
Q: What tips does the guide offer for nailing FC 26 celebrations?
Practice in arena mode, use strategically to tilt opponents, check player agility stats, mix running and finishing for combos, and note that celebrations shine in replays even if skipped by opponents.
