EA FC 26: Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Jude Bellingham & Jamal Musiala confirmed as cover star
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The official announcement is coming this week
Football fans and gamers are excited as EA Sports prepares to unveil EA FC 26 this Wednesday, July 16, 2025, according to leaks.
The leaks have also revealed that Jude Bellingham & Jamal Musiala will grace the cover along with Zlatan Ibrahimovic for the Ultimate Edition. Let’s find out more details in this article.
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Zlatan Ibrahimovic leads the charge for EA FC 26
EA Sports has finally made it possible and brought the retired Swedish superstar Zlatan Ibrahimovic to grace the cover for the Ultimate Edition.
This will honor his remarkable career at Barcelona, PSG, Inter Milan, and Ajax. He is also going to join as an Icon item.
AC Milan is not featured as EA Sports does not have a partnership with the club. In the Ultimate Edition cover, we can also see the EA FC 26 menu on Zlatan’s computer, which is a good easter egg.
Alex Morgan can be seen on the menu, which suggests that she might be another Icon item in the game. There are also multiple references for the Brazilian legend Ronaldo Nazário.
On the other hand, the leaks suggest that Real Madrid and Bayern Munich star Jude Bellingham & Jamal Musiala will be on the cover of the Standard Edition.
It is expected that EA Sports is going to reveal EA FC 26 on July 16, 2025. The game will be available on PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Switch, Switch 2 and PC.
Final Thoughts
Last year, EA FC 25 had a pretty good launch with solid player engagement; however, EA wasn’t able to retain the player base due to constant gameplay issues and bugs.
EA CEO Andrew Wilson addressed this in February, describing a “high-quality launch” with more pre-orders and revenue.
However, the game did poorly monetarily due to two fundamental factors: fewer new players entering (“soft top-of-funnel acquisition”) and faster player drop-off (“lapsed engagement”).
EA is determined to focus on EA FC 26 and they are going to focus more on the gameplay this time.
FAQs
When is the EA Sports FC 26 reveal?
It is expected that EA FC 26 will be revealed on Wednesday, July 16, 2025.
Who is the cover star for EA Sports FC 26?
Jude Bellingham & Jamal Musiala grace the cover on Standard Edition, while Zlatan Ibrahimovic is the cover star for Ultimate Edition.
Which platforms will EA Sports FC 26 support?
It will launch on Nintendo Switch 2, Switch, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series S/X, Xbox One, and PC.
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Mahaksh Chauhan is a gaming journalist with a soft spot for old-school RPGs and turn-based games. With a keen eye for storytelling and a strong understanding of game mechanics, he enjoys exploring what makes games special beyond just the gameplay. Inspired by titles like Persona, Red Dead Redemption 2, and Skyrim, Mahaksh brings his own perspective to gaming stories. When he’s not writing or playing, he can usually be found watching anime or cheering for WWE superstars.