FC 26 Journey of Nations Guide: Unlock Carlos Alberto in Just 10 Matches

This guide explains the fastest way to complete the FC 26 Journey of Nations South America objectives and unlock Carlos Alberto in just 10 matches. By using two optimized squad setups and completing multiple objectives simultaneously, players can efficiently finish every challenge while making steady progress toward unlocking Maradona.

Why Complete the Journey of Nations?

The South America chapter of the Journey of Nations is one of the more demanding objective sets in FC 26. While many players are ultimately working toward unlocking Diego Maradona, Carlos Alberto is an excellent reward in his own right. His defensive attributes make him a reliable full-back or even a capable center-back despite lacking elite pace.

More importantly, completing these objectives efficiently saves valuable time, allowing you to focus on other Ultimate Team content. If you're also looking to strengthen your squad more quickly, many players choose to buy FC 26 Coins to complete competitive teams for objective grinding.

Squad One (Matches 1–5)

Your first squad should be carefully constructed around nationality requirements rather than specific players.

Use the following composition:

· 6 Brazilian players

· Ronaldinho included among the Brazilians

· A Brazilian right back

· 4 Colombian players

· One Colombian must play CAM

· 1 Uruguayan player (preferably Forlán)

You don't need to copy every player exactly. Simply match the nationalities and required positions.

Objectives During Matches 1–5

Throughout these five games, work toward completing as many challenges simultaneously as possible.

Ronaldinho Objectives

· Win all five matches.

· Score with Ronaldinho in every match.

Brazil Objectives

· Score seven goals while conceding no more than one in a single match.

· Score one low-driven goal using your Brazilian right back.

Forlán Objectives

· Score two penalties.

· Score two goals from outside the box.

· Provide one assist.

Colombia Objectives

· Score five goals with Colombian players in one match.

· In three separate victories, provide a through-ball assist using your Colombian CAM.

General South America Objectives

Across every match:

· Score at least two goals.

· Register at least one assist using South American players.

Additionally, you'll need to complete:

· One direct free-kick goal.

· Fifteen total goals from outside the penalty area.

These long-term objectives can be spread across all five matches, so don't force difficult shots if easier opportunities are available later.

Squad Two (Matches 6–10)

Once the first five games are complete, rebuild the squad while keeping your Brazilian core intact.

Replace:

· The four Colombian players

· The Uruguayan player

With:

· 4 Argentine players

· 1 Ecuadorian or Paraguayan player

Everything else can remain unchanged, making the transition quick and inexpensive.

Objectives During Matches 6–10

Focus on the remaining nation-specific challenges.

Argentina Objectives

· Win three matches.

· Score three total goals.

· Score one headed goal.

These are relatively straightforward and should naturally be completed during your remaining fixtures.

Ecuador or Paraguay Objectives

Whichever nation you selected, complete the following:

· Play three matches.

· Win one match by at least two goals.

· Score two low-driven goals.

Brazil Objectives

Continue using your Brazilian core to finish:

· One first-touch assist in every game using a Brazilian player with at least 80 Passing.

Choose a midfielder or Ronaldinho to make this objective significantly easier.

Finish the Overall Streak

Maintain your scoring consistency by ensuring every match includes:

· Two goals scored.

· One assist from a South American player.

Completing this streak across all ten matches finishes the remaining cumulative objectives.

Tips for Maximum Efficiency

A little planning dramatically reduces unnecessary games.

· Complete multiple objectives during the same match whenever possible.

· Save penalties and free kicks if you still need those specific challenges.

· Attempt outside-the-box goals whenever you're comfortably ahead.

· Build around players with strong passing to simplify first-touch assist objectives.

· Track your progress after every match to avoid repeating completed challenges.

One important note is that Forlán must already be unlocked before beginning this strategy. Since unlocking him requires scoring five goals with a Uruguayan player, complete that prerequisite first before attempting this optimized 10-match route.

Final Thoughts

Although the South America Journey of Nations objectives are more complicated than previous weeks, they are entirely manageable with careful squad building and objective stacking. By dividing the challenge into two specialized squads and completing multiple requirements in each match, you can unlock Carlos Alberto in just 10 games while making excellent progress toward earning Maradona. If you want to build a stronger squad for these challenges more quickly, cheap FC 26 Coins can help you acquire the players you need without spending extra time grinding. Planning each fixture before kickoff is the key to finishing everything as efficiently as possible.