EA FC 26: Brazil keeps coming back (Clubs and Stadiums)

Hey EA FC 26 players, there’s a big step for authenticity fans: EA SPORTS FC is expanding its Brazilian footprint.

After confirming Bahia and Botafogo as fully licensed clubs for EA SPORTS FC on PC and consoles, new reports point to Grêmio being next.

That could bring more real players, crests and stadiums into the game. Let’s explore what this means and the exciting history that could be returning.

Bahia & Botafogo Licenses

Both clubs have officially signed to appear in EA SPORTS FC with full licensing, which means that the clubs’ real names, logos, kits and authentic player likenesses are expected to arrive in-game via upcoming updates.

1. Bahia

Already visible in EA FC Mobile and appearing in database files: players such as Willian José and Jean Lucas are linked to the club.

Bahia’s home is Arena Fonte Nova (Salvador), a stadium with World Cup pedigree that could be a high-value addition if licensed.

2. Botafogo

Similarly confirmed, with a number of Botafogo players already present in EA FC 26 database files.

Botafogo’s home is Estádio Olímpico Nilton Santos (capacity ~46,931), and licensing it would significantly improve Kick Off and Career Mode realism.

Both signings mark a clear move by EA SPORTS to bring fully licensed Campeonato Brasileiro Série A clubs back into the console/PC lineup.

Grêmio License

Multiple sources indicate Grêmio is the next Brazilian club in talks to join EA SPORTS FC on PC and consoles.

Database references tie a handful of players to the roster pool that suggest Grêmio integration may already be in progress:

• Arthur Melo (available in the database files of FC 26)
• Carlos Vinícius (available in the database files of FC 26)
• Martin Braithwaite (available in the database files of FC 26)
• Willian (available in the database files of FC 26)
• Fabián Balbuena (available in the database files of previous EA FC/FIFA video games)

If Grêmio signs on, two great stadiums often mentioned as likely candidates for future licensing are:

Arena do Grêmio: Porto Alegre, capacity 55,225, owned by Grêmio FBPA. A licencing deal could restore this landmark stadium to EA FC matchday lineups.

Estádio Beira-Rio: home of Internacional, capacity 50,848; rumored scans suggest EA has been preparing stadium assets for both Porto Alegre clubs in prior years.

At this stage these are reports and strong rumors rather than official confirmations, but they’re consistent across multiple sources and database indicators.

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EA FC 26 Licenses: Brazil Clubs Are Coming Back

EA Brazilian Stadiums

Importantly, EA SPORTS isn’t starting from zero. The groundwork for these immersive venues was laid a decade ago. In FIFA 14’s 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil mode, EA created detailed 3D models for 12 Brazilian stadiums, including:

1. Maracanã (Flamengo & Fluminense)
2. Neo Química Arena (Corinthians)
3. Mineirão (Cruzeiro)
4. Arena Fonte Nova (Bahia)
5. Estádio Beira-Rio (Internacional)
6. Arena da Baixada (Athletico Paranaense)
7. Arena Castelão
8. Arena Pantanal
9. Arena BRB Mané Garrincha
10. Arena Pernambuco
11. Arena da Amazônia
12. Arena das Dunas

If EA secures club agreements, these models are solid starting points for bringing authentic Brazilian matchdays to life.

Final Whistle

We’ll keep tracking official confirmations and database clues. If Grêmio or Internacional are officially added, we’ll cover the full roster lists, stadium licensing, and which players come with real faces.

Expect breakdown videos and step-by-step posts the moment EA or the clubs confirm. Stay tuned — Brazil’s return to EA SPORTS FC is rolling out, and it’s shaping up to be a major win for authenticity.