Neymar is apparently missing from EA Sports FC 26 because EA did not secure the Brazilian league licensing needed to include players based in Brazil, and that blocks his standard in-game inclusion. The same coverage also notes that this issue affects other Brazilian-league players, not just Neymar.

Why it happens

  • EA needs the proper league and image-rights licenses to use players from Brazil in the game.
  • When that deal is not in place, players in that league can be left out of the standard roster.
  • Reports describe this as the most widely accepted explanation for Neymar’s absence.

What fans are saying

“No league license = no Neymar (in the regular game).”

That’s the main forum-style takeaway being repeated across coverage: it’s less about Neymar personally and more about Brazil’s licensing situation in the game.

Important note

This is about EA Sports FC 26 , not Neymar’s real-world football availability. Separate 2026 reports say he was included in Brazil’s World Cup squad, though his fitness has been a separate issue in match coverage.

Short version

  • Neymar is not in FC 26 mainly because of licensing issues tied to Brazilian league rights.
  • It is not mainly a gameplay decision or a performance rating issue.
  • Other Brazil-based players may be missing for the same reason.

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