Why does it persist? Because it solves a problem EA won’t. The official games treat smaller nations as window dressing. This patch treats them as the main event.
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You can play in a World Cup qualifier. You can take South Sudan (added post-2011 independence) on a miracle run. You can lose 10–0 as American Samoa —authentic to their 2001 record. Why does it persist
EA’s licensing strategy prioritizes top-tier federations and club leagues. That leaves a massive gap. This patch treats them as the main event