EA Sports FC 26 is set to be revealed this week, with exciting news for football fans. EA has announced that the highly anticipated game will be fully unveiled on Wednesday, July 16, 2025. One of the standout features is the confirmation of Zlatan Ibrahimovic, the legendary Swedish footballer, as a cover athlete. He will grace the cover of the Ultimate Edition, adding his iconic presence to the game’s roster of legendary players. 
As part of this year’s edition, Zlatan will also be added as an icon item, allowing players to experience his career in the game.
While EA has yet to confirm a precise release date for EA Sports FC 26, fans can expect the game to launch in the early fall, likely around September, following the franchise’s usual schedule. For those eager to catch up on the series, EA Sports FC 25 is available on Xbox Game Pass, offering a chance to dive into last year’s edition.
EA’s decision to add such a notable figure to the cover is a reflection of its ongoing effort to reignite excitement for the series after EA Sports FC 25 missed its financial targets, resulting in a disappointing performance. EA, which relies heavily on its sports games for revenue, especially the popular Football Ultimate Team (FUT) mode, is clearly aiming for a stronger year with this new release. Despite a successful return of EA Sports College Football, EA has faced some setbacks, including layoffs and project cancellations. If EA doesn’t meet its targets this year, it’s unclear what further changes the company might make to its sports gaming strategy.