You can’t win matches without goals, and you can’t score goals if you’re mashing B like a panicked five-year-old. FC26’s shooting mechanics aren’t just deep—they’re practically a full-on personality test. Are you a sweaty meta-chaser or a flair-fueled troll? A chip-shot artist or a power-shot purist? Here’s every way to put the ball in the net this year, explained with the love (and sarcasm) it deserves.
1. Normal Shot
PS: ○ | Xbox: B
The vanilla ice cream of shooting. Press, aim, pray. It’s reliable, it’s fast, and if you’re in the box and miss, it’s probably your fault. Master the basics before you even think about the fancy stuff.
2. Timed Finishing
PS: ○ then ○ (timed) | Xbox: B then B
Tap once to shoot, tap again to flex. If you hit the green window, your shot turns into a sniper missile. If you mistime it? Enjoy sending that ball into the stratosphere. High risk, high reward—and when you nail it, nothing feels better.
3. Finesse Shot
PS: R1 + ○ | Xbox: RB + B
This is the “bend it like Beckham” button. The go-to for side-footed curlers into the top bin. Perfect from the edge of the box or when you’re angling a tight finish. Just don’t try this with a center back unless you like pain.
4. Chip Shot
PS: L1 + ○ | Xbox: LB + B
Nothing screams disrespect like dinking the keeper. Use when 1v1 and the goalie goes full sweeper-keeper. Also perfect for rage-quitting your opponent with style. Requires finesse (and guts).
5. Power Shot
PS: L1 + R1 + ○ | Xbox: LB + RB + B
Hold your breath. Charge it up. Let it rip. It’s like loading a railgun. The animation takes ages, but the payoff? Bullet to the net. Best for long shots or when you’re channeling your inner Haaland. Just make sure no one tackles you mid-animation.
6. Driven Shot
PS/Xbox: Tap ○/B twice quickly
Low, fast, and angry. Great when you’re in the box and want to beat the keeper before he even blinks. It’s also a panic button when you can’t decide on a proper finish. Just tap-tap and hope.
7. Flair/Trivela Shot
PS: L2 + ○ | Xbox: LT + B
The football equivalent of doing a kickflip. This is for the outside-of-the-foot bangers, rabonas, and whatever the algorithm considers spicy. Use when you’re feeling saucy or just want to humiliate someone on FUT Champs.
8. Low-Driven Finesse (Hybrid Shot)
PS: R1 + ○ (max power), then L1 + R1 | Xbox: RB + B, then LB + RB
The secret weapon of sweaty pros. Combine finesse curve with a low drive, and you’ve got a cheat code. Not officially listed in tutorials, but the Reddit gods have spoken. If you pull this off in Div Rivals, you’re probably cracked.
Final Whistle
Scoring in FC26 isn’t just about picking the right shot—it’s about knowing when to disrespect, when to outplay, and when to just boot the damn thing. From finesse flicks to cannonball screamers, each shot is a mood. Learn them. Love them. Abuse them.
Because in the end, it’s not about playing beautiful football. It’s about sending your opponent the saltiest message possible after your trivela nutmeg goal in the 90th minute.
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