EA Sports FC 26 has introduced another major objective grind during Season 8 Festival of Football, with the Journey of Nations North America challenge quickly becoming one of the most rewarding free activities currently available in Ultimate Team.
For players willing to invest some time, the objective set offers not only valuable coins, Tokens, and Path to Glory players, but also contributes toward unlocking a 97-rated Diego Maradona, one of the most desirable free cards introduced this season.
While the challenge may initially seem lengthy, smart squad management and proper planning can dramatically reduce the amount of time required to finish it.
Journey of Nations North America Explained
The Journey of Nations event is part of a larger Season 8 progression system, where players complete region-based football objectives to earn rewards and advance toward premium seasonal content.
The North America chapter focuses primarily on squads built around:
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United States players
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Mexico players
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Canada players
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North American football-themed objectives
Most importantly, this chapter is required for players hoping to unlock the 97-rated Maradona reward, meaning skipping it can significantly slow overall Season 8 progression.
Unlike standard objectives, this challenge rewards players who optimize their lineups rather than completing tasks one at a time.
The First Objective Phase Focuses on USA and Mexico Players
The opening section of the challenge revolves around a lineup built around USA and Mexico footballers, allowing players to stack multiple objectives simultaneously.
Recommended Squad Structure
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6 USA players
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3 Mexico players
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1 Brazil player
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Preferred 4-4-2 (2) formation
During this stage, players will need to complete several tasks such as:
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Main Objectives
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Win multiple matches
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Keep a clean sheet
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Score Low Driven goals
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Complete through-ball assists
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Finish player-specific scoring challenges
Because many requirements overlap, completing multiple objectives within the same match can save considerable time.
Canadian Players Become Important in Phase Two
The second phase shifts toward Canada-focused objectives, requiring players to include at least six Canadian footballers in their squad.
Objectives Include
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Winning matches in Rivals or Live Events
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Completing multiple assists in one match
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Scoring finesse goals
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Landing lobbed through-ball assists
Positioning creative midfielders behind fast attackers often makes these challenges significantly easier.
Rush Mode Helps Finish the Final Objectives Quickly
The final section of the challenge takes place primarily in Rush mode, where players focus on team-based attacking objectives.
Final Challenges
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Use North American players in Rush
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Score multiple team goals
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Record assists as a squad
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Win by comfortable margins
Because Rush mode naturally creates faster attacking situations, many players are able to complete this phase relatively quickly.
Why the Rewards Make This Objective Worth Completing
The North America Journey of Nations chapter includes one of the strongest free reward pools currently available in FC 26 Ultimate Team.
Key Rewards Include
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60,000 Coins
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100 Tokens
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Evolution upgrades
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Player Picks
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High-rated special cards
Notable rewards include:
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Adams PTG 94
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Oluwaseyi PTG 94
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Ochoa PTG 93
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Millar PTG 92
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Dempsey Fantasy 89
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Marquez Hero 88
For many players, the combination of coins, Tokens, and progression toward 97-rated Maradona makes this challenge one of the highest-value objective sets currently active.
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With premium rewards and one of the best free icons in Ultimate Team on offer, completing Journey of Nations North America could be one of the smartest investments of time during FC 26 Season 8.
