Nofil KhanThe Festival of Football (FoF): Answer the Call promo has introduced a massive objective grind in FC 26 Ultimate Team. EA has launched two separate Live Events — the South America League and the European League — where you can earn top-tier packs, multiple Evolution unlocks, and an 89+ FoF Guarantee Pack just for playing the game.
However, with only 20 game entries available per league and no refreshes, building the right squad is critical. To make the most of your time, we have also figured out how to build a squad that lets you unlock the FoF: Answer the Call Gio Reyna objective card at the exact same time.
Here is exactly how to stack these objectives and complete everything before they expire on Friday, March 27th at 6 PM UK time.
Where to Find the Live Events
Unlike standard objectives that you complete in Rivals or Squad Battles, the League objectives must be completed in the Live Events tab within the Ultimate Team Play menu.
Crucially, both the European League and South America League events feature Max Chemistry, meaning players will receive full chemistry regardless of their position or nation links. This is the secret to stacking objectives easily.
European League Objectives & Requirements
You have a maximum of 20 matches to complete all the tasks in the European League Live Event.
Squad Restrictions
Your squad (including the starting XI and the bench) must strictly follow these rules:
- France + Spain: Exactly 4 players combined.
- Germany + Italy: Exactly 4 players combined.
- England + Netherlands: Exactly 3 players combined.
- 90+ OVR Players: Maximum of 3 allowed in the entire squad.
In-Game Objectives
- Play 5 Matches / Play 10 Matches
- Win 3 Matches / Win 5 Matches / Win 12 Matches
- Score 3 goals in 1 game
- Spanish Assist: Assist 1 goal in 5 separate matches using a Spanish player with min. 80 PAS.
- Italian Goal: Score 1 goal in 5 separate matches using an Italian player with min. 75 DEF.
- French Goal: Score 1 goal in 10 separate matches using a French player with min. 80 PAC.
- Formation Challenge: Win 3 matches using only the 4-3-3 (2) formation. (Note: You cannot change formation in-game via custom tactics for these 3 wins. Your defensive/attacking game plans must also be set to a 4-3-3 (2) to avoid voiding the objective).
European League Rewards
- 85+ x2 Players Pack
- 86+ x3 Players Pack
- CAM Provisions Evo
- Rapid+ Evo (Grants a 2nd PlayStyle+, Max 88 OVR limit)
- Other Packs
Example Budget Meta Squad for European League
South America League Objectives & Requirements
Just like the European side, you have a strict limit of 20 matches to complete the South American Event.
Squad Restrictions
Your squad (including the starting XI and the bench) must strictly follow these rules:
- Brazil + Argentina: Exactly 4 players combined.
- Ecuador + Colombia: Exactly 4 players combined.
- Uruguay + Paraguay: Exactly 3 players combined.
- 90+ OVR Players: Maximum of 3 allowed in the entire squad.
In-Game Objectives
- Play 5 Matches / Play 10 Matches
- Win 3 Matches / Win 5 Matches / Win 12 Matches
- Score 3 goals in 1 game
- Colombian Assist: Assist at least 1 goal in 5 separate matches using a Colombian player with min. 75 PAC.
- Brazilian Goal: Score at least 1 goal in 5 separate matches using a Brazilian player with min. 82 DRI.
- Argentinian Goal: Score at least 1 goal in 10 separate matches using an Argentinian player with min. 80 SHO.
- Formation Challenge: Win 3 matches using only the 4-2-2-2 formation. (Again, do not change formation in-game for these wins).
- Need help with this setup? Check out our Best 4-2-2-2 Custom Tactics Guide to dominate your matches.
South America League Rewards
- 85+ x2 Players Pack
- 86+ x3 Players Pack
- CDM Provisions Evo
- Technical+ Evo (Grants a 2nd PlayStyle+, Max 88 OVR limit)
- More Packs
Example Budget Meta Squad for South America League
The Ultimate "Life Hack": Stacking Gio Reyna Objectives
While you are grinding out your 24 combined wins across both leagues, you can easily stack the FoF Gio Reyna objectives in the background. Because the Reyna objectives are "global" (meaning they can be done in any mode), playing them inside the Max Chemistry Live Events makes it incredibly easy.
The Gio Reyna Requirements:
- Play 5 with 1 USA player in the starting XI
- Assist 3 goals
- Score 6 goals with a Bundesliga player
- Win 4 games with min. 4 players from USA in your starting XI
- Win 8 games with min. 4 players from the Bundesliga in your starting XI
How to Build the Hybrid Stacking Squad
The European and South American Leagues only restrict 11 players in your 18-man squad (Starting XI + Bench). This leaves you exactly 7 open slots to build your Reyna core.
- The Key Player: You must use Malik Tillman (USA / Bundesliga). Because he covers both nations and leagues, he acts as the bridge.
- The Supporting Cast: Alongside Tillman, add 3 more USA players and 3 more Bundesliga players to your Starting XI.
- Fill the Rest: Use the remaining 11 squad slots (both on the pitch and on the bench) to meet the exact nation restrictions of whichever league event you are playing.
Because the mode grants Max Chemistry, your USA and Bundesliga players will perform perfectly regardless of their links.
The Strategy:
After you win 4 games, you will have completed the USA requirement. You can then drop the 3 extra USA players from your team entirely. Continue playing with Tillman and the Bundesliga players until you hit your 8th win, at which point the entire Reyna objective will be finished while you are simultaneously unlocking your League rewards!
Example Objective-Stacking Squad (South America League)
The Completionist Reward: FoF Guarantee Pack
If you manage to finish all the objectives in both the European League and the South America League, you will automatically complete the overarching FoF: Answer the Call Leagues Completionist objective group.
This is where the massive rewards lie. By finishing both, you will receive:
- Blonde Angel Evo (Earned from completing the Europe side)
- Batigol Evo (Earned from completing the South America side)
- FoF: Answer the Call Cosmetic Evo: This gives an eligible player the FoF card rarity, granting them the incredibly valuable 3-Nation Chemistry link.
- 89+ FoF: Answer the Call Guarantee Pack
With limited entries, it is crucial that you build your squads perfectly to combine as many objectives as possible into a single match. Using the Malik Tillman bridge strategy will save you hours of grinding in Squad Battles by knocking out Gio Reyna at the exact same time.
Don't forget that these objectives expire on Friday, March 27th, so do not leave your 24 combined wins until the last minute! Need help finding the perfect players for the stat requirements? Use the FUT.GG Players Database and filter by Nation and Stats to build your perfect squad.