All gaming groups are reporting that Neymar will not be included in EA Sports FC26 – for the first time in 15 years! For many fans of the football simulator, this was a huge blow, because the Brazilian star has always been one of the most sought-after and beloved figures in virtual matches.
EA Sports has officially confirmed that this year it failed to obtain a license from the Brazilian Football League. This means that the developers will not be able to use the names, faces and game models of many famous players, including Neymar.
The lack of a license means:
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No official names and faces of players from the Brazilian championship.
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No authentic kits and club logos.
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The chance of generic players appearing instead of real stars.
For Neymar fans, this was especially painful, because the player has been a key figure in Ultimate Team and Career mode for many years.
Social networks were instantly all in conversation. Thousands of users are sharing their disappointment on Reddit and Twitter:
“It’s not the same game without Neymar! EA needs to do something!”
Some players have even suggested that Neymar could be a rare card or an event, but EA has not made any official statements on this matter yet.
According to insider information, negotiations between EA Sports and the Brazilian league are ongoing. There is a high probability that by the next version — EA FC27 — the parties will be able to reach an agreement, and then we will see Neymar on virtual lawns again.
EA FC26 Without Neymar: What Happened and How It Will Change the Game
For the first time in 17 years, the football world feels a void: Neymar will not be in FC26. Yes, that’s right — the beloved series from Electronic Arts is coming out without one of its most iconic stars. For fans, it’s like losing an old friend with whom you played thousands of virtual matches, enjoyed victories and experienced defeats.
The reason is painfully prosaic, but no less painful: EA was unable to agree on a license with the Brazilian league. And it’s not just Neymar, but a whole scattering of stars — Memphis Depay, Hulk, Coutinho and others, who will also disappear from the game.
The community is in shock. There are thousands of posts, memes, angry messages and even sad videos on social networks. Here’s how one fan described it:
“This is the end of an era. Neymar was a symbol of football magic in FIFA. How can we play without him now?”
Indeed, for many players, Neymar was more than just pixels on the screen. His feints, goal celebrations, character – all this creates a feeling of live football. With him on the team, even the most ordinary matches turned into a small celebration.
It is especially difficult for fans in Brazil now. There, Neymar is loved and respected, millions of young footballers look up to him. For many teenagers, the dream of “playing for Neymar” did not begin in the stadium, but in FIFA – and now this dream is shattered.
Today, Neymar plays for Flamengo (Clube de Regatas do Flamengo) and remains one of the most striking figures of his generation. Since 2008, he has been a regular hero of FIFA and, later, EA FC, but now he will not be in FC26 – for the first time in his career. The breakdown of negotiations with the Brazilian league deprives EA not only of licenses, but also of a huge part of the soul of the series.
Players are asking themselves:
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What will FC26 be like now?
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Will EA be able to retain the love of fans without its main mascot?
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Or are we on the threshold of a new era, but without the usual magic?
One thing is already clear: FC26 will be a historic game. But not because of new features or graphics, but because for the first time in almost two decades we will see the football world of EA… without Neymar.
