Brazil vs Japan. Path To Glory and Showdown

June 29, 2026

The FIFA World Cup Round of 32 continues today with the clash between Brazil and Japan. The result will have a direct impact on Ultimate Team, as Path to Glory and Showdown players are in line for progression upgrades. Here's a look at every card that could receive boosts depending on today's outcome.

🏆 Path To Glory

The winner of the Round of 32 clash between Brazil and Japan could earn the following upgrades:

  • The winning players will receive either a +1 PlayStyle+ or a new PlayStyle, with the final choice determined by EA.
  • If their team wins after Extra Time, the players will also receive 99 Composure and 99 Stamina.
  • If their team wins on Penalties, the players will also receive 99 Penalties, 99 Composure, and 99 Stamina.

97
LW
Vinicius Jr
PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY
99 97 89 98 41 86
PlayStyle 0
PlayStyle 20
PlayStyle 21
PlayStyle 6
96
CB
Marquinhos
PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY
91 66 88 92 98 95
PlayStyle 14
PlayStyle 15
PlayStyle 16
PlayStyle 17
94
CM
Lucas Paquetá
PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY
92 93 95 95 88 91
PlayStyle 9
PlayStyle 20
PlayStyle 21
95
RM
Kubo
PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY
96 91 95 95 56 91
PlayStyle 0
PlayStyle 20
PlayStyle 25
94
CB
Ito
PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY
89 75 86 86 96 93
PlayStyle 9
PlayStyle 16
PlayStyle 18



🆚 Showdown

According to EA, these players are eligible for up to a +2 OVR upgrade and a fourth PlayStyle+ through progression. The winner of this matchup will receive the next upgrade.

93
CM
Ederson
PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY
90 89 90 93 92 93
PlayStyle 8
PlayStyle 15
PlayStyle 16
93
LW
Shaffelburg
PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY
95 93 90 91 76 92
PlayStyle 0
PlayStyle 25
PlayStyle 26

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