Jude Bellingham, Jamal Musiala and Zlatan Ibrahimović are the cover athletes for the latest edition of the global football gaming juggernaut EA FC 26.

Bellingham and Musiala – who once shared the pitch at youth level for England before Musiala opted to represent Germany – appear side by side on the Standard Edition cover.

While Bellingham returns after featuring on last year’s front, this marks Musiala’s first cover appearance, making him the first German and first Bundesliga player to do so since Marco Reus in FIFA 17. It’s also a milestone moment for Bayern Munich, as Musiala becomes the first-ever player from the club to feature on the game's cover.

Speaking about being on the game's cover, Musiala called it a "crazy feeling," while Bellingham said: "It's really nice to share this moment with Jamal, as a reflection of how far we've come."

Ibrahimovic, meanwhile, stars solo on the Ultimate Edition cover, commemorated in a nostalgic nod to his Malmö days – reading a Ronaldo Nazário biography, surrounded by posters of the Brazilian legend.

The Swede, now retired, re-enters the game as an EA FC Icon for the first time since hanging up his boots in 2023.

The game itself promises major updates from EA FC 25, including a revamped Manager Career Mode ("Manager Live"), refined gameplay, and a more immersive football experience across 750+ clubs, 20,000+ players, and 35+ leagues.

The game launches globally on September 26, 2025, with early access for Ultimate Edition pre-orders beginning September 19.

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