I opened the Journey of Nations board at midnight and felt the grind close in like a wall. Six-game chunks, weird position rules, and a 97-rated prize dangling on the other side—either you waste nights or you play smart. I learned a tight route; you can shave the chaos down to a few clean matches.
Most players rush the board without a plan. Quickest way to complete FC 26 Journey of Nations: North America objective
I’m going to be blunt: this isn’t about luck. It’s about a predictable checklist and a formation that forces the right chemistry. Follow my sequence and you’ll hit every mini-objective without replaying the same matches fifty times.
How can I finish the North America objective fast?
Start with a setup that forces the required nationalities into the starting XI, then play to specific scoring and assist types. Use the FUT Web App or the in-game squad screen to lock in six USA players, three Mexicans and a Brazilian for Phase One — the formation is the real lever.
Phase One (For the first six games)
- Formation: 4-4-2 (2) — it keeps two strikers available and guarantees wing supply.
- Use six players from the USA on the pitch.
- Use three Mexican players (sub in Marquez Hero after you secure a clean sheet).
- One player from Brazil must start.
Tasks to tick off in these first six matches:
- One clean sheet — park a defensive midfielder and play compact.
- Win six games — play Rivals/Champs/Live Events games for reliable matchmaking.
- Three wins must come in Rivals/Champs/Live Events — schedule them early when your squad is fresh.
- Score a freekick with a Mexican player — grab a free kick taker with curve and shot power.
- Score six Low Driven goals with an American player — aim low and early; low-driven shots beat goalkeepers on power.
- Score one Low Driven goal with Dempsey — put him on the left and let him cut inside.
- Score a header with Marquez — use him after you sub him on for a corner or set-piece.
- Assist three goals with a through ball — use manual through passes down the middle.
- Score seven goals total — keep the pressure; rotate attackers if you need different finishing types.
Tip: substitution timing matters. Bring Marquez on after you’ve secured defensive shape so you can use his heading task without risking the clean sheet.
Phase two (For the next five games)
Many players treat these five matches as another slog. Treat them like a set of practice drills instead and push for two-goal wins.
- Use six players from Canada across the starting XI.
Tasks to complete in this block:
- Three wins in Rivals/Champs/Live Events — keep momentum, don’t swap chemistry heavy players.
- Assist at least two goals in a single match — use a creative CAM or overlapping fullback and target-man for knockdowns.
- Score two goals with a Finesse Shot — practice curl into the far post; finesse from the edge works best.
- Assist three goals with a lobbed through ball — a lofted through ball over the defense into a making run will tick this off.
Use FUTBIN and the Transfer Market to confirm that your Canadian options won’t break chemistry when you sub mid-game.
Phase three (for the next one to three games)
The final slice is short but it asks for quantity and teamwork. Treat it like a sprint after a marathon.
- Play in Rush mode and make sure to use at least one North American player.
- Win one game by at least two goals — attack early and press the advantage.
- Score seven goals as a team — rotate attackers and use high-press to force errors.
- Assist five goals as a team — encourage passes into the box and set-piece setups.
Think of the board like a ransom note that only reads correctly when pieces are placed in order. Keep matches short, aggressive, and role-focused.
Most players chase one marquee card and forget the rest. All FC 26 Journey of Nations: North America rewards
Finish the whole set and you’ll get a stack of valuable items that materially boost your Ultimate Team progress without spending extra coins or time fishing packs.
- Evolutions
- 100 Tokens
- 60,000 Coins
- Player Picks
- Adams PTG 94
- Oluwaseyi PTG 94
- Ochoa PTG 93
- Millar PTG 92
- Cordoba PTG 92
- Etienne Jr. PTG 92
- Trusty PTG 91
- Reyes PTG 91
- Sigur 91
- Pierre PTG 91
- Waterman PTG 91
- David Birthday 90
- Dempsey Fantasy 89
- Pineda UECL 89
- Campos Scream 88
- Marquez Hero 88
Do this now and you’ll be eligible to pick the 97-rated Maradona during Season 8 — that card is a genuine game-changer for squads. Use the FUT Web App to plan squads across phases and FUTBIN to price-check substitutions before you commit.
What rewards will I get and is Maradona included?
The list above is the reward pool; the headline is the ability to claim a 97 Maradona in Season 8 once you complete the Journey of Nations set. If you’re chasing that specific card, this path is the most reliable free route.
Think of your squad like a Swiss watch: every cog has to mesh for the whole thing to run smooth.
Ready to grind the board now and grab Maradona, or will you watch the market react while others play for him?