Road to the Knockouts is FIFA 22’s addition to Road to the Finals cards from previous years of FUT. Here’s everything we know so far about this year’s European promotion, from the players in Team 2 to the upgrade structure and prices.

Ultimate Team’s special cards are one of the key features that keep the mode engaging throughout the long season.

Players can’t help but hunt for those elusive ICON cards or grind for a Ones to Watch that will take their team to the next level.

FIFA 22’s next promotion is Road to the Knockouts, based on European football’s top competitions.

Here’s everything you need to know.

• Road to the Knockouts Team 2
• Road to the Knockout start dates
• What is a Road to the Knockouts card?
• Road to the Knockouts upgrades
• Road to the Knockouts Team 2 predictions

FIFA 22 Road to the Knockouts Team 2

Team 2 of Road to the Knockouts is live in FIFA 22, and there are some tasty-looking players that could grow into some of the game’s best if their team performs.

Stars from all three of this year’s European competitions are included, from some of the sport’s biggest clubs.

• Read more: FIFA 22 Ultimate Team packs guide: Names, value and, contents

Every member of Team 2 is available in packs, while others have been added later as Squad Building Challenge or objective players.

FIFA 22 Road to the Knockouts start date

RTTK began on Friday, October 15, 2021, with Team 1 landing in packs at 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET / 6 PM BST.

Much to the surprise of many fans, EA began teasing its next promotion almost immediately after the previous one ended.

• Read more: FIFA 22 Ultimate Team best formations: All-Out Attack & Park the Bus

We expect Team 2 to release on Friday, October 22, 2021, at the same time as the previous week.

It’s unclear at the moment how long the event will last, as Rulebreakers was originally expected to drop on October 22. We’ll update this page as soon as more details are available.

What is FIFA 22 Road to the Knockouts?

Based on the information released so far, RTTK appears to be an addition to the usual Road to the Finals promotion.

These cards will increase in rating based on the player’s team’s performance in the group stages of the UEFA Champions League, Europa League, or Europa Conference League.

• Read more: FIFA 22 Ultimate Team pack animations: How to tell if it’s boards or a walkout

Unlike the Team of the Week, these cards aren’t performance-based. So, even if the player featured on the card doesn’t play, they will still be upgraded if their team makes it through.

EA has already confirmed that RTTK cards are only live for the group stages, and Road to the Finals card will drop later in the year and be completely separate.

How do Road to the Knockouts upgrades work?

Each RTTK player is given an initial boost to their base card, whether it be a plus one in the case of Andrew Robertson, or an upgrade of four to Leroy Sane.

• Read more: FIFA 22 players beg EA to bring back major feature to FUT 22

There is then the opportunity to receive two future boosts, based on how their team performs in the group stages of their European competition.

They will be upgraded if their club:

• Qualifies for the knockout stages
• Wins three out of their final four group stage games

If a player qualifies for the Europa League knockout stages by finishing third in their Champions League group, they will not be eligible for an upgrade.

EA is yet to announce how big the upgrades will be, but based on previous years, fans can look forward to an increased overall rating of one or two for each.

FIFA 22 Road to the Knockouts Team 2 predictions

The official second team of RTTK players is yet to be revealed, but there’s plenty of possibilities when you consider the sheer number of players competing across the three tournaments.

• Read more: FIFA 22 Ultimate Team instructions: Best goalkeeper, defender, midfield & forward tips

Team 1 already has some big names, but some clubs are yet to be represented in the promotion so far.

We’re awaiting the second reveal, so here are our best predictions for who could be part of the second team:

• Jude Bellingham (Borussia Dortmund)
• Timo Werner (Chelsea)
• Ousmane Dembele (Barcelona)
• Yuri Tielemens (Leicester City)
• Gelson Martins (Monaco)
• Moussa Diaby (Bayer Leverkusen)
• Jack Grealish (Manchester City)
• Lorenzo Pellegrini (Roma)
• Karl Toko Ekambi (Lyon)
• Alejandro Gomez (Sevilla)
• Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United)
• Antoine Griezmann (Atletico Madrid)

That was everything we know so far about FIFA 22 Road to the Knockouts, be sure to check back here for all the latest updates as they are announced.

For more on FIFA 22, check out the fastest players in this year’s game, and the new FUT Hero cards.

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Squad Battles is FIFA 22 Ultimate Team’s way of earning Weekly Rewards, without having to face the perils of online competitive play. Here’s a breakdown of how the mode works, its ranks and rewards, and some tips on how to succeed.

If you’re not in the mood from the occasionally sweaty worlds of Division Rivals and FUT Champions, then Squad Battles is the mode for you.

In FIFA 22 Ultimate Team, playing offline is also a valuable way of earning packs without having to face a real-life player.

Here’s everything you need to know about Squad Battles in FIFA 22, from the ranks and rewards to some priceless hints and tips.

FIFA 22 Squad Battles format

Squad Battles pits players against a series of randomly selected teams owned by real FUT user, but controlled in-game by the AI.

Each match earns the player a varying number of points, depending on factors like the result, difficulty, goals scored, clean sheets, and cards.

• Read more: FIFA 22 Ultimate Team Adidas 99 promotion: Start date, FUT upgrades & predictions

The number of points accumulated each affects the rank awarded after the Sunday cut-off point.

However, the catch is that you’re limited to just 40 games in a week, broken down into sections of four.

Each selection of four squads tends to vary from low-rated teams with next to no chemistry, up to super-squads on 100 chemistry.

On the bright side, if an opponent looks too tough, you can refresh the games to get a new choice of squads.

• Read more: FIFA 22 Ultimate Team Ligue 1 Player of the Month

Doing this permanently removes any unplayed teams, and still eats into the 40 games available in a week.

FIFA 22 Squad Battle ranks and rewards

The ranks in Squad Battles start with Bronze 3, moving up through to Elite 1 before the top-200 are also given a unique rank. EA drops rewards every Sunday at 12.05 AM PT / 3.05 AM ET / 9.05 AM BST.

• Read more: FIFA 22 players call for changes to “unplayable” Career Mode

Every week, the number of points required to reach each rank varies depending on how many players have taken part in Squad Battles that week.

For example, because the ranks are ever-changing, if on Thursday you are Gold 3, by the time rewards are released you may have slipped down into SIlver 1 or 2.

Check out the full breakdown of FIFA 22 Squad Battle Ranks below:

• Bronze 3
  • 1 x Premium Loan Player Reward Pack
• Bronze 2
  • 1 x Gold Pack
• Bronze 1
  • 800 coins
  • 2 x Gold Pack
• Silver 3
  • 1,500 coins
  • 1 x Premium Gold Pack
  • 1 x Gold Pack
• Silver 2
  • 4,000 coins
  • 2 x Premium Gold Pack
  • 1 x Gold Pack
• Silver 1
  • 7,000 coins
  • 2 x Jumbo Premium Gold Pack
• Gold 3
  • 10,000 coins
  • 1 x Jumbo Premium Gold Pack
  • 1 x Prime Mixed Players Pack
• Gold 2
  • 11,000 coins
  • 1 x Prime Mixed Players Pack
  • 1 x Premium Gold Players Pack
• Gold 1
  • 11,000 coins
  • 1 x Premium Gold Players Pack
  • 1 x Prime Mixed Players Pack
  • 1 x Jumbo Premium Gold Pack
• Elite 3
  • 12,000 coins
  • 1 x Mega Pack
  • 2 x Premium Gold Players Pack
• Elite 2
  • 15,000 coins
  • 2 x Mega Pack
  • 1 x Premium Gold Players Pack
• EIite 1
  • 30,000 coins
  • 2 x Rare Mega Pack
• Rank 200 – 101
  • 65,000
  • 1 x Rare Players Pack
  • 2 x Mega Pack
• Rank 100 – 41
  • 65,000
  • 1 x Jumbo Rare Players Pack
  • 2 x Mega Pack
• Rank 40 – 21
  • 75,000 coins
  • 1 x Jumbo Rare Player Pack
  • 2 x Rare Player Pack
• Rank 20 – 2
  • 87,500 coins
  • 1 x Ultimate Pack
  • 2 x Rare Players Pack
• Rank 1
  • 100,000 coins
  • 2 x Ultimate Pack
  • 2 x Rare Mega Pack

FIFA 22 Squad Battles tips

Squad Battles is different beasts compared to the online player, so it can sometimes be hard to adapt to playing against the AI.

With this in mind, we’ve together some hints and tips to help you climb the Squad Battles ranks.

Patient passing

Where online players tend to drag their players out of position, Squad Battles stick far more rigidly to their formations.

Especially on high difficulties, it can be difficult to fashion openings in the defense as the opposing team happily sits on the edge of the box.

• Read more: What is Expected Goals in FIFA 22? How xG is calculated

While this can get frustrating, we recommended taking your time with your passing and not forcing the issue. The gaps will appear eventually.

Counter attack

While it’s true that Squad Battles will sit back at 0-0 or when they’re winning, they also love to throw men forward as soon as they go behind.

With this in mind, if you do take the lead, make sure you have a tactical setup that favors counter-attacking.

By looking to hit your opponent on the break, you’ll find yourself with much more space to find that killer pass.

Don’t be afraid to skip tough teams

If you’re not looking to push for the Elite ranks and just want to bag some extra packs, don’t feel obliged to play every team that EA conjures up for you.

Some of the squads can get very difficult, especially when they are on full chemistry and packed with high-rated players.

• Read more: FIFA 22 Ultimate Team players banned for No Loss glitch

Make life easier for yourself by only playing the two easier-looking teams, then refreshing the menu to get another selection.

Adjust the difficulty

The amount of points awarded for winning on different difficulties varies greatly – but in any setting, a loss provides next to none.

If you’re taking on a strong team, or just aren’t playing well yourself, there’s no shame in dropping the challenge down to make sure you secure the win.

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That was everything you need to know about Squad Battles in FIFA 22 Ultimate Team.

For more on FIFA 22, check out our calendar of every promotion in this year’s game, as well as the latest Team of the Week.

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FIFA 22 Ultimate Team has already seen its fair share of promotions, and there’s more on the horizon. Here’s a full schedule of every special card we’re expecting to see in FUT this year.

One of the most appealing parts of FIFA 22 Ultimate Team is the constant rollout of fresh promotions and special cards.

Fans have already seen Ones to Watch and Road to the Knockouts added to the mode, in addition to FUT Heroes and ICONs in packs all year.

With so much content still to come, we’ve put together an in-depth calendar and description of every promotion and special card set to hit FIFA 22.

FIFA 22 Ultimate Team promotions

EA likes to keep their cards close to their chest when it comes to promos in an effort to keep things surprising at every turn.

That being said, certain special cards have become FUT staples, and return to the mode at a similar time every year.

• Read more: FIFA 22 Ultimate Team Division Rivals: Format, rewards, ranks & tips

So while there’s no official schedule as of yet, we can look to previous years to come up with a detailed calendar of promotions.

Here is every promo we’re expecting to see in FIFA 22 Ultimate Team throughout the year.

Promotion / card name	FIFA 21 start date	Expected FIFA 22 start date	Confirmed
Team of the Week	Weekly	Weekly	Yes
Ones to Watch	October 6, 2020	October 1, 2021	Yes
Road to the Knockouts	November 6, 2020	October 14, 2021	Yes
Record-breakers	November 29, 2020	October 19, 2021	Yes
Rulebreakers	October 23, 2020	October 29, 2021	TBC
Adidas 99	New to FIFA 22	November 21, 2021	Yes
Team of the Group Stage	December 4, 2020	December 3, 2021	TBC
FUTMAS	December 11, 2020	December 10, 2021	TBC
Road to the Final	December 18, 2020	December 17, 2021	TBC
Headliners	January 1, 2021	December 31, 2021	TBC
Team of the Year	January 22, 2021	January 21, 2022	TBC
Future Stars	February 5, 2021	February 4, 2022	TBC
Winter Ones to Watch	Not released	February 11, 2022	TBC
FUT Birthday	March 26, 2021	March 25, 2022	TBC
Team of the Season	April 23, 2021	April 22, 2022	TBC
FUTTIES	July 16, 2021	July 15, 2022	TBC

Team of the Week

Team of the Week cards have been a staple of Ultimate Team for many years, providing a steady stream of fresh cards based on real-world performances.

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Every Wednesday, the best performers from the latest round of domestic or international fixtures are given an upgrade to replace their normal card in packs for that week.

Ones to Watch

EA’s go-to for kicking off a new season, Ones to Watch cards are dynamic items that could be upgraded consistently throughout the year.

These special cards are awarded to players who have been part of a high-profile move in the latest transfer window.

OTWs automatically boost themselves to match the highest-rated TOTW that player has earned and stay there until their next in-form.

Road to the Knockouts

Road to the Knockouts is a new promotion for FIFA 22, celebrating the three European competitions clubs can compete during the 2021/22 season – the Champions League, Europa League, and Europa Conference League.

• Read more: FIFA 22 players call for changes to “unplayable” Career Mode

Chosen players whose teams win three out of their last four group stage games, or qualify the knockout stages, are given permanent boosts to their cards.

Record-breakers

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Record-breakers, much as the name suggests, are awarded to players who have entered the record books over the last year.

For example, in FIFA 22, expect the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo to be included for setting the international goal record.

These cards tend to be a one-off upgrade but significantly boost a players’ stats.

Rulebreakers

FIFA traditionally gets a promotion every Halloween. What started as Ultimate Scream changed into Rulebreakers with FIFA 21.

• Read more: What is Expected Goals in FIFA 22? How xG is calculated

These cards give big boosts to players, but also fundamentally alter the way they player by swapping around their stats.

Sluggish strikers may lose some finishing ability in favor of pace, while attacking full-backs may become solid defenders.

Adidas 99

EA confirm that Reyna will receive a special Adidas Card on 21st Nov with 99 pace… from FIFA

Adidas 99 is another brand new promotion for FIFA 22 Ultimate Team, backed by the real-world sportswear brand.

• Read more: FIFA 22 Ultimate Team Ligue 1 Player of the Month

These special cards are selected by EA, with one stat being chosen for regular upgrades throughout the year at times decided by the developer.

This stat will keep receiving boosts until it reaches the maximum of 99 and becomes one of the game’s top cards.

Team of the Group Stage

While Road to the Knockouts rewards team performance, the Team of the Group stage is all about individual brilliance.

These are one-off special cards given to the top performers across every European tournaments group stage, whether it be a prolific goalscorer or anchor at the back.

The beauty of TOTGS is that the player’s team doesn’t even have to qualify for the knockouts to be recognized.

FUTMAS / Freeze

Christmas is always kind to Ultimate Team players thanks to the yearly FUTMAS (or Freeze) promo that EA rolls out.

Here, fans are treated to a steady rollout of special cards and SBCs to celebrate the festivities, each and every day.

Road to the Final

Similar to Road to the Knockouts, RTTF cards constantly upgrade based on a player’s team’s performance in Europe.

This time, upgrades are awarded for individual wins in two-legged knockout matches, as well as progressing to the next round.

Road to the Final players can grow into some of the game’s cards if their team goes all the way.

Headliners

Headliners is a promotion that celebrates the best players of the season so far and gives them an extremely desirable card.

• Read more: FIFA 22 Ultimate Team best formations: All-Out Attack & Park the Bus

These dynamic items always stay one rating higher than a player’s highest-rated Team of the Week, meaning they can continue to grow throughout the year.

Team of the Year

The most prestigious and expensive cards in every FUT season, Team of the Year collects a squad of the best players from the previous 12 months and gives them an incredible stat boost.

TOTY is only reserved for the best of the best, and 99-rated cards aren’t unusual to see.

This has made them some of the rarest and most overpowered players in Ultimate Team history.

Future Stars

This one is all about the youngsters who are set to light up the world stage in the years to come.

While their base cards might be unusable because of their age, Future Stars cards are a glimpse at what a starlet may look like if they live up to their full potential.

The likes of Curtis Jones and Ansu Fati were rated in the high 80s and low 90s in FIFA 21, suddenly making them some of the game’s best players.

FUT Birthday

Every year, EA celebrates Ultimate Team’s birthday with a festival full of quirky cards, SBCs, and objectives.

• Read more: FIFA 22 Ultimate Team players call for classic features to be removed

This is where FIFA looks back at the fan-favorite players who have dominated previous FUT years and brings them back with big upgrades.

If you’re a long-time player, you’re bound to recognize a lot of these cards.

Team of the Season

Possibly the most popular promotion in all of FIFA, Team of the Season rewards the best players from every major league for their displays throughout the real football season.

Every week, a new league of TOTS players are placed in packs with massive upgrades from their normal cards.

There’s also plenty of SBCs and objectives to complete, as well as a fan-voted team to take part in.

FUTTIES

While most other promotions are based on real-life football, FUTTIES is a victory lap for the current version of FIFA itself.

• Read more: FIFA 22 FUT Champions: Rewards, ranks, format & tips

Throughout the event, meta players who have been popular throughout the year, like Gabriel Jesus or Ben Yedder, are pitted against each other in fan votes.

The winner is given a heavily upgraded FUTTIES card to help them compete with the hundreds of other special players in everyone’s club.

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So there you have it, that was every single promotion and special card we’re expecting to land in FUT this year.

EA may well have some more tricks up their sleeve, so stay tuned on Charlie INTEL for the latest updates.

For more on FIFA 22, check out our guides on every pack in the game, as well as the rewards schedule for each mode.

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