What the rumor says
Coverage describes a possible social football hub under the name FC The Grounds. The broad idea is an explorable space that connects activities, but EA has not shown official gameplay or published a feature breakdown.
Some pages already describe cities, tournaments, progression systems, and hardware limits in detail. Those claims go beyond the evidence currently available and should not be treated as confirmed.
What would confirm it
An EA trailer, pitch notes article, product feature page, or official developer presentation would confirm the mode. A trademark, insider report, or copied screenshot can support a rumor but cannot define the final product.
When EA publishes details, this page will separate the official mode name, access requirements, supported platforms, social features, and any online subscription needs.