How to Complete the FC 26 New Zealand Objective and Unlock Chris Wood
By Alfie Carrington••2 min read
The latest content drop in FC 26 Ultimate Team brings a touch of the Southern Hemisphere to our squads. The New Zealand Objective is now live, tasking players with utilizing Kiwi talent to unlock high-rated rewards, including a special version of a Premier League cult hero.
Robin Woods Army
Score a goal in any UT game mode using a player from New Zealand.
The Flying Kiwis
Assist in 3 separate matches while having min. 1 New Zealand player in your starting 11 in any UT game mode.
Whakahī
Play 3 matches while having min. 1 New Zealand player in your starting 11 in any UT game mode.
The All Blacks
Score 2 goals using a New Zealand Players in any UT game mode.
Reward Analysis: Is Chris Wood Worth the Grind?
The primary reward for this set of tasks is Chris Wood, a striker who has been making waves in the real world with his incredible goal-scoring form for Nottingham Forest. Historically, Wood has always been a physical powerhouse in Ultimate Team, and this boosted version offers excellent aerial presence and clinical finishing that can dominate even the toughest defenders.
- Excellent Physical and Heading stats for 'cross-and-nod' tactics.
- Provides unique chemistry links for New Zealand themed squads.
- Completely free to obtain through gameplay in Squad Battles, Rivals, or Champions.
Tips for Completing the Objective Quickly
To finish these challenges efficiently, we recommend heading into Squad Battles on Semi-Pro difficulty or higher. This allows you to control the pace of the game and ensure your New Zealand players are getting the specific contributions required. If you are low on Kiwi players, check the Transfer Market for silver or gold items from the A-League or English leagues, where many New Zealanders ply their trade.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Are the rewards tradeable?
- No, all rewards from the New Zealand objective, including the player and pack rewards, are untradeable.
- Can I complete this in any game mode?
- Typically, these objectives can be completed in Squad Battles (min. Semi-Pro), Division Rivals, and UT Champions.
- Which New Zealand players are best to use?
- Look for players like Liberato Cacace or Sarpreet Singh to help provide the assists and goals needed for the requirements.
