The wait is finally over—Diego Maradona (97 OVR) has arrived in FC 26 Ultimate Team, and if you're looking to add one of football's greatest legends to your club as quickly as possible, you've come to the right place.
By following FUT Expert's vido guide, you can complete the Europe Objectives in just 13 matches with minimal wasted time. The key is using the correct squad setup for each section and completing multiple objectives in the same game.
Before You Start
The Europe Objective is divided into five sections, requiring a total of 13 matches. Each section has specific nationality requirements and gameplay objectives, so having a getting amount of coins and preparing your FUT 26 squads in advance will save you a lot of time.
Games 1–3: England & Central Europe
Game Mode: Squad Battles
Difficulty: World Class
Formation: 4-4-2
Squad Requirements
• 6 English players
• 1 Bosnian player
• 1 Czech player
• 1 Turkish player
• 1 Croatian player
• 1 Austrian player
Objectives
• Assist 2 goals with through balls using your Austrian player.
• Score 4 goals in at least one match.
• Score 3 chip-shot goals across the three matches.
Pro Tip: Place your Austrian player in midfield or on the wing so they're regularly involved in attacks and can easily deliver through-ball assists.
Games 4–5: England & Netherlands
Game Mode: Squad Battles
Difficulty: World Class
Formation: 4-4-2
Squad Requirements
• 6 English players
• 1 Scottish player
• 4 Dutch players
Objectives
• Assist with a lobbed through ball.
• Assist 1 goal from a cross.
• Score 1 goal from outside the penalty area.
Pro Tip: Use your Dutch players in attacking roles (two midfielders and two forwards) to maximize goal contributions.
Game 6: Belgium Challenge
Game Mode: Squad Battles
Difficulty: World Class
Formation: 4-4-2
Squad Requirements
• 6 English players
• 3 Belgian players
Objective
• Complete 1 through-ball assist.
This is easily the quickest objective in the entire grind. Finish the through-ball assist early, then simply enjoy the match.
Games 7–9: The Toughest Section
Game Mode: Live Events
Squad Requirements
• 3 Spanish players
• 6 Belgian players
• 2 German players
Objectives
Across these three matches, complete the following:
• Score 1 volley with a German player.
• Assist 1 goal with a backheel using a German player.
• Score 1 goal after the ball hits the woodwork.
• Score 1 finesse shot from outside the box in each match.
• Complete 1 through-ball assist in each match.
This is by far the most difficult section of the challenge. The woodwork goal is largely based on luck, so don't be discouraged if it takes a few attempts.
Games 10–12: Scandinavian & Dutch Objectives
Game Mode: Any
Squad Requirements
• 6 Dutch players
• 3 Norwegian players
• 1 Swiss player
• 1 Swedish player
Objectives
• Score 1 low-driven shot in each match.
• Score 4 goals in one match with your striker.
• Assist 3 goals with an attacker across the three matches.
Choose whichever game mode you're most comfortable with to make these objectives as stress-free as possible.
Game 13: The Final Match
Game Mode: Any
Squad Requirements
• 3 Belgian players
• 4 Portuguese players
Objectives
• Complete 1 through-ball assist.
• Score 2 goals from outside the box.
Complete these final objectives, and Maradona will officially join your Ultimate Team.
Final Thoughts
Unlocking Maradona doesn't have to be a long grind. With the right squad setups and by following this match-by-match roadmap, you can complete every Europe Objective efficiently in only 13 matches.
Good luck, and enjoy adding one of football's greatest icons to your FC 26 Ultimate Team.
