Why doesn't FC 26 have Brazil?

Where is Brazil in FC 26?

If you have been scrolling through the team selection screen looking for your favorite Brazilian squads, you might have noticed a glaring absence. Just like in recent years, FC 26 does not feature the fully licensed Brazilian championship, leaving many fans wondering why one of football's biggest heartlands is missing from the game.

The issue all comes down to licensing, which has always been uniquely complicated in Brazil. Unlike most major leagues where a single governing body handles collective rights, the licensing system in the Brasileirão requires negotiating with individual clubs and players separately. Because of these archaic and fractured rules, reaching a unified agreement has proven extremely difficult for developers over the years.

Complications do not stop there, as business partnerships also play a major role. Several top-flight clubs choose to sign exclusive deals with rival gaming companies instead. A prime example is Palmeiras, which officially partnered with KONAMI, locking their rights away and keeping them completely out of EA's reach.

While the demand to bring the magic of Brazilian football back to the pitch is undeniable, these ongoing hurdles mean fans will have to wait a little longer before seeing a fully authentic Brasileirão return to the franchise.