EA Sports FC 26 has kicked off its Journey of Nations South America objective set, timed with the 2026 World Cup campaign. Ultimate Team players can now unlock a free 92 Overall Rated (OVR) Neymar Jr. card without spending a cent. This special edition of the Brazilian star is a solid addition to any squad, and with the right Evolution paths, he can become a top-tier meta option.
How to Claim Your Free Neymar
To get Neymar, head to the live objectives menu and complete the Favela Flair challenge. You need to include at least two South American items in your starting eleven and score at least two goals across ten separate matches. The good news: there are no mode or difficulty restrictions, so you can grind this in Squad Battles, Rivals, or Champions at your own pace.
If you want to speed things up, jump into the Glory Moment live event. This mode focuses on penalty shootouts, which take far less time than full matches. It's a quick way to rack up completions and secure the number 10 item fast.
Synergies with Argentine Rewards
The Journey of Nations campaign rewards regional squad building. While working on Neymar, you can also earn an 88 OVR Lionel Messi, plus tournament editions of goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez (88 OVR) and defender Cristian Romero (86 OVR). Just get at least one assist per game while finishing Neymar's objectives, and you'll unlock these Argentine stars too. For more on Messi's recent honors, check out Lionel Messi Earns Two 2026 ESPY Nominations Amid Historic World Cup Run.
Upgrading Neymar with Evolutions
The base 92 OVR Neymar is solid, but you can push him further. The free El Bandido Evolution, unlocked via Los Cafeteros gameplay criteria, boosts his central attacking midfielder (CAM) attributes and adds elite PlayStyles+ like Technical+, Finesse Shot+, and Incisive Pass+. If you have 2,000 tokens, The Main Event Evolution is another strong option. These upgrades make him competitive even against high-end meta cards.
Neymar's journey in real life has been just as eventful. After Brazil's World Cup win, a security mistake led to an emotional father-son moment that went viral. Read more in Security Mistake Leads to Emotional Father-Son Moment for Neymar After Brazil's World Cup Win. And if you're curious about how Neymar and other stars are dominating social media during the tournament, see World Cup 2026: Cape Verde's Vozinha, Endrick, and Neymar Dominate Instagram Growth.
For those also exploring the North American side of Journey of Nations, our guide on FC 26 Journey of Nations: North America Guide – Unlock 97 Maradona offers tips for unlocking the Argentine legend.
This free Neymar card is a great way to strengthen your Ultimate Team without opening packs. Whether you're a casual player or a competitive grinder, the Journey of Nations objectives are worth your time. Get started now and make the most of the World Cup season in FC 26.
