FC 26 Cristiano Ronaldo vs Lionel Messi TOTY HM Pick SBC: Which card should you choose

The Cristiano Ronaldo vs Lionel Messi TOTY HM Player Pick SBC is now live in FC 26, and you can obtain one of the modern GOATs for your Ultimate Team squad.

To get the cards, you’ll have to complete a mega-expensive SBC. However, you can only pick one item in the end, and whatever you decide is irreversible. Interestingly, both cards have their respective pros and cons.

When should you pick Ronaldo TOTY HM in FC 26

Cristiano Ronaldo has arrived as a striker, and this 90-rated card can be phenomenal up top. He has 90 Pace, 93 Shooting, and 89 Dribbling. He also offers 5* Skill Foot and some interesting playstyles. Both Finesse Shot+ and Rapid+ are pro-meta choices when it comes to forwards.

He also offers Incisive Pass, great for the first time through balls. Aerial Fortress makes him ideal for crosses, while Low Driven enables you to shoot powerful grounders. He has everything it takes to shine as a striker. Unfortunately, he doesn’t have any alternate positions (unsure if it’s a bug). If his only position remains as a striker, you should pick him if you need a goal-scoring machine.

When should you pick Messi TOTY HM in FC 26

As things stand, the Messi TOTY HM item looks better. For starters, he can play in four positions, including striker. He has Technical+ and Finesse Shot+, along with 90 Pace, 90 Shooting, 90 Passing, and 94 Dribbling. The stat combination looks stellar, and he can do well as a CAM or as an RW/RM.

He also offers Tiki Taka and Incisive Pass, which are great choices in the current meta. However, if you like pacy players who can beat defenders with their speed, this Messi card might not be your cup of tea. However, if you want someone to operate in the wings or as a creative attacking midfielder, Messi is the way to go.

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Free-to-play title Highguard is coming soon to PC and consoles, and this guide will help you keep track of the upcoming launch.

There has been plenty of debate and discussions ever since Highguard was revealed at The Game Awards last year. If you’re looking jump in right at launch, then you have come to the right place.

Highguard release countdown

Highguard goes live on PC and consoles on Monday, Jan. 26. The release date has been known since the first reveal, and thankfully, there haven’t been any delays. The following countdown will expire once the game goes live across all global regions.

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The countdown is based on the following timings.

• 10am PT
• 12pm CT
• 1pm ET
• 6pm UTC
• 7pm CET

The game will be available at the same time across all platforms. If you’re still on old-gen consoles, Highguard won’t be available for you to enjoy. It’s coming to PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.

What to expect from Highguard

Highguard arrives from the makers of Titanfall and Apex Legends, and it’s a PvP raid shooter at its core. Players ride, raid, and fight one another to gain control of a mythical continent. While actual information is pretty sporadic at the time of writing, the key idea is pretty simple.

You’ll battle rival Warden crews to gain possession of the Shieldbreaker. Once done, you can break into and destroy the enemy base to gain victory. Of course, things won’t be easy when your opponents aim to do the same with your base. The fun begins on Monday, and it will be interesting to see if Highguard will manage to make a significant impact in an already-saturated genre.

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