National Pride Tomás Araújo SBC: Requirements, Solutions, and Analysis
By Alfie Carrington••2 min read
The international football season is reaching its peak in FC 26, and the latest release in the Festival of Football celebrations is the Tomás Araújo National Pride SBC. This special edition card celebrates the rising Benfica star as he carries the hopes of Portugal on the world stage. For Ultimate Team managers looking to bolster their backline with a modern, ball-playing center-back, this Squad Building Challenge (SBC) offers a high-tier defensive option with excellent league and nation links.
The Rise of a Portuguese Defensive Star
Tomás Araújo has enjoyed a breakthrough 2025/2026 campaign with SL Benfica, establishing himself as a cornerstone of their defense. In the Portuguese Liga Portugal, he has recorded an impressive average rating, contributing not just defensively but also with his distribution, recording 1 goal and 2 assists across 23 appearances. His performances earned him a prestigious call-up to the Portugal national team for the 2026 World Cup. Despite some minor fitness concerns during the group stages against teams like DR Congo and Uzbekistan, Araújo remains one of the most exciting young defenders in Europe, having previously tasted European success by winning the UEFA Youth League with Benfica.
Portugal
Exchange a squad featuring players from Portugal.
16,000
16,250
Requirements
- •Min. 1 Player Portugal
- •Min. 1 Players Any TOTW/TOTS/FOF
- •Team Rating: Min. 84
Top Form
Exchange a squad featuring a TOTW, TOTS or FOF player.
16,250
16,500
Requirements
- •Min. 1 Players Any TOTW/TOTS/FOF
- •Team Rating: Min. 85
SBC Analysis: Costs and Reward Value
The National Pride Tomás Araújo SBC is priced competitively for this stage of the game. To unlock the card, you will need to complete two separate challenges, each rewarding a x2 Players Pack. Currently, the estimated cost to complete the full SBC is approximately 32,250 on PlayStation/Xbox and 32,750 on PC. With a total 13,000 in pack value returned, the net investment is focused primarily on the player item itself, which brings unique 'National Pride' chemistry boosts that are essential for hybrid squads during the international promos.
Tips for Completing the SBC Efficiently
- Use untradeable fodder from your club first, especially 84-86 rated cards which are common in recent objective rewards.
- Check your club for duplicate items to save on the liquid coin cost of the {console_price} estimate.
- Focus on using Liga Portugal or Portuguese players for internal chemistry if the requirements demand high squad chemistry.
- Complete the SBC before it expires on July 21, 2026, as National Pride cards rarely return in later promos.
Frequently Asked Questions
- When does the Tomás Araújo SBC expire?
- The SBC is available until July 21, 2026, at 6:00 PM UTC.
- Is Tomás Araújo good for the meta?
- Yes, with his high pace and 'Progressive Pass' stats, he fits the modern meta where center-backs need to initiate attacks from the back.
- Can I repeat this SBC?
- No, this is a non-repeatable challenge designed to unlock the unique National Pride version of the player.
