How FC 26 Conmebol Update Could Pave the Way for Brazilian League in FC 27?

If you are a Brazilian football fan, then the latest developmental steps by EA to reintroduce top Brazilian players are sure to excite you. Brazilian football clubs and players, in general, bring an unmatched aura and charisma to the real as well as virtual pitch. The likes of Neymar and Estevao could enchant anyone with their skills in the present time.

EA FC players last played with officially licensed Brazilian clubs more than a decade ago, back in FIFA 15. Since then, no EA Sports FC title has seen the inclusion of either Brazilian players or clubs in the most popular football simulation game. However, it's 2026, and the tides seem to be finally turning in favour of FC 26 players.

EA eyes to add more Brazilian Clubs by FC 26 Conmebol Update

As per one of the trusted EA FC sources, @DataFutebol, EA is looking to onboard multiple Brazilian clubs one after the other. These clubs will help EA to bring officially licensed Brazilian players into the FC 26. The leak was posted on X on February 11, 2026, at 00:19 UTC.

EA is preparing to include every major Brazilian club in the next update, which is scheduled to bring the Copa Libertadores to the game. This new update is likely to launch ahead of the group stage matches of the Copa Libertadores 2026. You can check the list of teams from the tweet.

Brazilian League's inclination towards eFootball

Following the minor eFootball version 5.3.0 update, the Brazilian league became available to be played in Konami's eFootball. Konami and CBF confirmed the licensing agreement on February 6, 2026. Not only the Brazilian top division, i.e., Serie A, but Brazil's national team is also fully licensed in the game.

eFootball enjoys immense popularity in South America, especially Brazil. It is also one of the most competitive Esports hubs for eFootball. The bond shared by CBF and Konami dates back to the days of PES, and though the recent contract doesn't have the 'exclusivity' clause, their relations are undeniably better than those between CBA and EA.

Brazilian Leagues' Reconciliation with EA Could Signal Full Return

EA has already taken its baby steps to bring back the Brazilian league in the game with the FC Mobile Ginga event. The Ginga event debuted two licensed Brazilian clubs in the game, Botafogo and Bahia, on February 5, 2026. Although the two clubs are only available in EA FC Mobile, there is a strong indication that they will get a release in the console and PC version, FC 26, very soon.

This is indeed a huge development because it will allow users to use authentic Brazilian club squads and players. The addition of clubs like Santos will see Neymar returning to EA FC. The timing of the return also seems aligned because the eConmebol tournament is being hosted in Brazil itself this year.

Brazil is one of the hot spots of not just football but also football simulation games. While Konami has a lot to offer, EA's global market value and engagement outshine everyone in this genre, so the reconciliation appears to be a more strategic partnership to give Brazilian football more eyeballs.

If more Brazilian clubs arrive by the CONMEBOL update that is scheduled for the last week of March, this will open doors for a fully licensed FC 26 Brazilian league. Even the inclusion of some Brazilian Clubs will be a big step towards licensing the Brazilian League in FC 27.

A full-fledged Brazilian Serie A will be mutually beneficial to both CBF and EA FC. While it will make the Brazilian top division more relevant, EA will have a chance to reclaim a chunk of the user base it lost in South America over the past 11 years.