EA FC 26 Players Can Unlock a Free 97-Rated Maradona Through Journey of Nations Objectives

EA Sports continues to expand EA FC 26's Festival of Football campaign with new content, and one of the biggest rewards available is a free 97-rated Diego Maradona card.

As part of the ongoing Journey of Nations program, players can earn one of the highest-rated versions of the Argentine legend without spending coins or FC Points. Even more notably, the reward is tied to a permanent objective path that will remain available for as long as the game's servers stay online.

A Legendary Reward Awaits Completionists

The Journey of Nations campaign is built around a series of continent-themed objective chapters, each offering valuable rewards along the way. Completing all chapters unlocks a collection of football icons, culminating in the opportunity to claim the 97 OVR Maradona card.

The program also includes several other legendary players, such as Hugo Sánchez, Saeed Al-Owairan, Jay-Jay Okocha, Carlos Alberto, and Gerd Müller, making it one of the most rewarding objective campaigns released during the game's end-of-cycle period.

Journey of Nations Schedule

The event runs from June 4 to July 3, 2026, with a new continent-focused chapter becoming available each week.

Each chapter contains a series of smaller objectives focused on building and using international squads. Completing every continent chapter and collecting all Completionist rewards is required to unlock Maradona.

One of the Best Free Cards in FC 26

The final reward is a 97-rated CAM version of Diego Maradona, featuring five elite PlayStyles+:

• Finesse Shot+
• Incisive Pass+
• Technical+
• Rapid+
• First Touch+

The card is designed to excel both as an attacking midfielder and as a forward, offering elite dribbling, creativity, and finishing capabilities. With multiple top-tier PlayStyles+ and a high overall rating, it is expected to become one of the most desirable free cards available in EA FC 26.

For players looking to strengthen their Ultimate Team during the Festival of Football campaign, completing the Journey of Nations objectives may be one of the most valuable long-term goals currently available in the game.