All this official content is left out of EA Sports FC 26

Konami is once again left with some of the most recognized names in world football that will not be in EA Sports FC 26.

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The list of licenses for EA Sports FC 26 has already started circulating, and although the game still has a solid coverage, there are some notable absences that have not gone unnoticed. Several leagues, stadiums, and renowned clubs will not be present with their official names in the new EA title due to exclusive agreements with the competition.

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As has been happening for several installments, Konami maintains exclusive rights to teams like FC Barcelona, Arsenal, or Manchester United, forcing EA to modify their names, shields, and stadiums. And this year, the situation expands with new absences that also affect several key locations in international football.

Unlicensed teams and stadiums in EA Sports FC 26

Among the clubs that will not appear with their real name and shield are some of great weight in Europe and America:

• FC Barcelona

• Arsenal FC

• Manchester United

• AC Milan

• Inter Milan

• Atalanta BC

• SS Lazio

• CR Flamengo

• Santos FC

• São Paulo FC

• SE Palmeiras

• Club América

• CD Guadalajara

• SC Corinthians Paulista

• Pumas

• Tigres UANL

As for stadiums, some usual football temples in the saga will also be missed:

• Camp Nou

• Old Trafford

• Emirates Stadium

• San Siro (Giuseppe Meazza)

• Stadio Olimpico

• Wembley Stadium

• Johan Cruijff Arena

• Estadio AKRON

• Neo Química Arena

• Arena MRV

• Estadio Universitario “El Volcán”

• Estadio Olímpico Universitario

• Estadio Banorte

• MorumBIS

• Estádio Beira-Rio

• Estádio Urbano Caldeira

• Mâs Monumental

• La Bombonera

• Estadio Saitama

• Gewiss Stadium

A notable novelty: the Diego Armando Maradona

On the positive side, EA Sports FC 26 will include for the first time the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium in Naples, thanks to an exclusive four-year agreement between EA and the city council of the Italian city. A nod that will delight fans of Napoli and historical football in general.

Although the absence of these licenses may be annoying for some players, EA has strengthened other areas of the game: new competitive preset in Ultimate Team and Clubs, more realistic gameplay in Career mode, dynamic events, player archetypes, and a revamped Manager Live system that adapts to the current state of football.

The game still features over 20,000 real footballers and more than 300 official licenses, making it one of the most complete football titles on the market. And, as always, we’ll have to be on the lookout for possible last-minute changes or agreements before the release.