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Electronic Arts announced generational talents Jude Bellingham and Jamal Musiala as the cover athletes for EA Sports FC 26 and EA Sports FC Mobile, while also revealing a first look at EA Sports FC 26 gameplay.

Bellingham and Musiala join Zlatan Ibrahimović, who was unveiled as the cover star for EA Sports FC 26 Ultimate Edition earlier this week, to usher in a new chapter for EA Sports FC that’s powered by FC community feedback. Bellingham returns to the cover of EA Sports FC, following his debut last year, and is joined by former youth teammate Musiala, who stars as the first FC Bayern Munich player to ever feature on a global EA Sports FC cover.

Electronic Arts announced the arrival of the illustrious Zlatan FC into EA SPORTS FC 26, meaning fans will finally be able to play as the icon in his preferred position - all of them. Zlatan FC will be available across Kick Off in FC 26, featuring a bespoke kit and logo inspired by (and requested by) the Swedish sensation himself. Zlatan once famously said he could play all 11 positions, and now he finally gets his chance in FC 26. 

“Zlatan is pleased to finally be able to express himself in all areas of the pitch,” said Zlatan FC Manager, Goalkeeper, Striker, Defender, and Midfielder Zlatan Ibrahimović. “Fans will no longer have to decide who to play in what position, because they will have the best player available - me.”

Known for his bold personality on and off the field, the mercurial striker enjoyed a prolific career across Europe and North America, and with Zlatan FC sees one of his most prolific quotes become reality. Not only will FC players once again get to experience his goal scoring prowess up front, but they’ll now also get to experience Zlatan tracking back for a last-ditch tackle, making a spectacular save, marshalling the midfield, or shouting instructions from the touchline. 

“At EA SPORTS FC we pride ourselves on bringing the world’s greatest football clubs together in our experiences, and as a long time Zlatan FC fan, I’m thrilled to see the team make its digital debut in EA SPORTS FC 26,” said James Salmon, Senior Director, EA SPORTS FC Franchise Activation. “Our community have long clamoured for Zlatan to return to FC, and we’re excited for fans to take control of this illustrious club and its notable players such as Zlatan, Zlatan, and Zlatan.”

The team features a unique visual identity that truly represents the ex-Swedish International and current FC 26 ICON and celebrates his illustrious career alongside the start of a new era for Zlatan and EA SPORTS FC. The logo encompasses a tradition of evolution, the same evolution that marked Zlatan’s path to stardom, and features a bold and striking ‘Z’ that stands for, well, Zlatan. 

Fans will have the ability to play with Zlatan FC across Kick Off mode in FC 26, with the team being selectable in the ‘Rest of World’ category.

To further deepen its community-first approach, EA SPORTS has launched FC Feedback: a new initiative that empowers players to contribute directly to the evolution of EA Sports FC, building on a year of features in FC 26 informed by community input. This brings together multiple ways players can share input, including the Player Feedback Portal, community-led Design Councils, the FC Discord Server, Forums, and social media.

In celebration of the cover reveal, fans who play EA SPORTS FC Mobile between July 17-31 will receive a special 102 OVR Jude Bellingham Player Item and 102 OVR Jamal Musiala Player Item**. July 17 will also see Zlatan Ibrahimović make his return to FC Mobile as an ICON, letting players recruit him to their club, while also being able to relive key moments from his legendary career in ICON Chronicles. With the Rivals Update, EA SPORTS FC Mobile recently introduced gameplay improvements to Ground Passing and VS Attack informed by user feedback, resulting in a more authentic and consistent competitive experience.

EA Play** members, the Club is Yours in EA SPORTS FC™ 26 with the EA Play 10-hour early access trial, starting September 19, 2025. Members also score member rewards including monthly Ultimate Team™ Draft Tokens and seasonal club rewards, as well as receive 10% off EA digital content including pre-orders, game downloads, FC Points, and DLC.

EA Sports FC 26 is coming to Amazon Luna, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and PC on September 26, 2025 with early access through the Ultimate Edition beginning September 19, 2025.