Is the Tournament Stars 2026 pack worth spinning?

Mednasah's Tournament Stars 2026 test comes down to Erling Haaland, Harry Kane and Cristian Romero. The pack is not weak, but the real question is value. Most accounts already have strong centre-forwards and centre-backs, so the decision should be based on how these cards play in matches, not only on their card art or overall rating.

The pack in one decision

• Haaland is the best spin reason: Fox in the Box, Bullet Header, Phenomenal Finishing, pace and power.
• Romero is the best value pick: Destroyer CB, Long-Reach Tackle and better positioning than expected.
• Kane is the hardest recommendation: Deep-Lying Forward movement, a heavier feel and Low Screamer that can be read by good manual goalkeepers.
• The pack is around an 8/10 overall, but Mednasah still lands on skip unless you specifically want Haaland or need Romero.

Builds used in the test

The useful part of the video is that the cards are not only opened, they are levelled and tested in Division matches. That gives a clearer picture than ratings alone, because some cards look better on paper than they feel under pressure.

• Haaland build: Shooting 6, Dribbling 8, Dexterity 9, Lower Body Strength 10, Aerial Strength 7 and 1 in Goalkeeping for jumping. Added skills: Double Touch, One-Touch Pass, Through Passing, Acrobatic Finishing and Outside Curler.
• Romero build: Dexterity 6, Lower Body Strength 7, Aerial Strength 5 and Defending 13, built to keep the Destroyer aggression without becoming too slow.
• Kane is built around finishing, physicality and link-up, but the concern is movement and feel rather than raw numbers.

Erling Haaland review: the best card, but not universal

Haaland is the strongest card in the pack and the easiest one to understand. When he gets space, he is fast, physical and powerful enough to score from situations where an average striker would not look dangerous. Bullet Header gives him a clear weapon, while Phenomenal Finishing improves the awkward-angle chances that often decide tight matches.

The downside is still the classic Haaland issue. Turning is heavy, skill chains are not natural, and if you try to use him like a small dribbler the attack loses rhythm. That makes him style-dependent. For players who like direct football, crosses and early shots, he can feel close to elite. For players who need constant close control, he can feel limiting. Mednasah settles on 8.5/10: excellent, unique, but not an automatic upgrade for everyone.

• Best in systems with clear support from wide players or an AMF.
• Biggest strengths: Bullet Header, strength, pace in a straight line and direct finishing.
• If you already own an older Showtime Haaland, the upgrade is not mandatory; live form is the biggest reason to prefer this version.

Harry Kane review: strong on paper, weaker as a recommendation

Kane has obvious strengths: attacking awareness, finishing, strength and link-up quality. In theory, that should make him a forward who connects play and punishes clean chances. In practice, the Deep-Lying Forward playstyle can pull him away from the final line, which is not always what you want from a card in this kind of pack.

Mednasah is not convinced that Magnetic Feet changes the card enough. With that skill name, you expect a lighter first touch and better balance, but Kane still feels heavier than the forwards many competitive players prefer. Low Screamer can produce goals, but against strong opponents who read the shot and use manual goalkeeping, the animation gives them time to react. That leaves Kane as a fan or possession pick, not a smart main target.

• Video rating: 7.5/10.
• Best case: possession football, link-up play and a striker who drops to receive.
• Biggest risk: not nimble enough for players who want a fast meta CF.

Cristian Romero review: the best value pick

Romero is the positive surprise of the pack. A Destroyer centre-back always carries some risk because he can step out and leave space behind the line. In the test, though, Romero looks more controlled than expected. Mednasah points out the balance between aggression and positioning: he attacks duels, but does not constantly break the defensive shape.

Long-Reach Tackle looks useful, and the speed is enough for most situations even if he is not a Thuram-style sprinter. The right way to view him is as a strong Show Time option for squads missing an aggressive CB, not as an epic-level defender who carries the whole back line by himself. Mednasah gives him 8.0/10, which feels fair for a card that plays better than it first sounds.

• Best for squads that need an aggressive CB in duels.
• Main strengths: Long-Reach Tackle, presence and enough recovery speed.
• Main limit: good card, but probably not enough reason to clear the pack alone.

Who should spin and who should skip

• Spin if you specifically want Haaland and play direct football with crosses or quick vertical attacks.
• Spin if you are missing a Destroyer CB and Romero would immediately enter your rotation.
• Skip if you already have an older Showtime Haaland or another top CF that fits your style better.
• Skip if Kane is your only target, because his value depends too much on your playstyle.
• Skip if you are saving coins for a bigger pack or a season update.

Final recommendation

Tournament Stars 2026 is interesting, but not essential. Haaland has the highest ceiling, Romero is the pleasant surprise, and Kane is only worth chasing if you know exactly why you want him. The fairest verdict stays close to Mednasahs final call: good pack, but skip for most players.