Electronic Arts unveiled superstar Madrid’s Real Madrid‘s Jude Belligham and Jamal Musiala as cover athlete for EA Sports Football Club 26.
FC 26 Cover Star
Jude Bellingham and Jamal Musiala join Zlatan Ibrahimović, who was announced earlier this week as the cover star for EA SPORTS FC 26 Ultimate Edition, marking a new era for EA SPORTS FC shaped by feedback from the FC community. Bellingham returns to the cover following his debut last year, accompanied by former youth teammate Musiala—the first FC Bayern Munich player ever to appear on a global EA SPORTS FC cover.
“It’s special to share this moment with Jamal, reflecting on how far we’ve come. I remember when we roomed together on the England Youth team and played the game all the time,” said Real Madrid’s Jude Bellingham. “Everyone where I’m from knows and loves the game, so I’m grateful for the chance to be on the cover again.”
“When I learned I’d be on the FC cover, it was surreal. I immediately thought about telling my little brother, a big fan of the game—this will be a great surprise for him,” said Bayern Munich’s Jamal Musiala. “Being on the cover is something I’ve always dreamed of, and it’s an important part of football culture. Maybe one day I’ll even beat Jude at FC.”
“FC 26 reflects our ongoing commitment to building this game with and for our community,” said John Shepherd, VP & GM, EA SPORTS FC. “We are players too, and that shared passion drives everything we do. This year brings an overhauled gameplay experience, new Tournaments and Live Events in FUT, all-new Archetype customization in Clubs, and a Career Mode that comes alive through evolving Challenges. We can’t wait for players to feel the difference this September and help shape the future of FC.”
EA SPORTS FC 26 introduces revamped gameplay with more responsive dribbling, improved player movement, smarter AI-driven goalkeepers, and new Playstyles and Player Roles. Players can choose between Authentic and Competitive gameplay presets, explore dynamic new challenges in Manager Career, and develop custom players with the new Archetypes system. Ultimate Team features fresh Live Events, Tournament Modes, and updated competition formats, all within a game boasting unmatched authenticity, including 20,000+ athletes, 750+ teams, 120+ stadiums, and 35+ leagues.