Key Takeaways
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- EA Sports FC 26 will be officially revealed on Wednesday, July 16th at 5 PM (Lisbon time / BST) via the official EA Sports FC YouTube channel.
- Zlatan Ibrahimovic is confirmed as the Ultimate Edition cover star for EA Sports FC 26 and will also be an Icon item within the game.
- The game is expected to launch in September, available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Nintendo Switch 2. Early access will be given to those who purchase the Ultimate Edition.
- An exact release date for EA Sports FC 26 has not been announced yet, and there is some confusion about when the official trailer will be released, with reports suggesting it may drop either later this year or in July 2025.
EA Sports FC 26 Unveiled with Zlatan Ibrahimovic as Ultimate Edition Cover Star, Wednesday, July 16th at 5 PM (Lisbon time / BST)
EA has confirmed the full reveal of EA Sports FC 26 will take place this Wednesday, July 16th, starting at 5 PM (Lisbon time / BST). The event will be broadcast via the official EA Sports FC YouTube channel, where all news about the new edition of the football series will be shared. Zlatan Ibrahimovic is confirmed as the Ultimate Edition cover star for EA Sports FC 26. In addition to gracing the cover, he will also be included as an Icon item within the game. Ibrahimovic has stated his admiration for Brazilian Ronaldo during his time at Inter Milan. While an exact release date has not yet been announced for EA Sports FC 26, the game is expected to launch in September. It will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Nintendo Switch 2. Players who purchase the Ultimate Edition will receive early access. Regarding the official trailer, conflicting reports indicate different release timelines. One report states the trailer is planned to drop later this year, while another specifies that the very first official trailer for EA Sports FC 26 will drop next Tuesday, July 16, 2025.
In Case You Missed It
For all you FIFA enthusiasts out there, Carlos Mendoza has dropped some exciting news over at Players for Life. His latest post, “EA FC 26: You Should Soon Be Able to Play it for Free Before Everyone Else, It’s Leaked,” (published on July 9, 2025) delves into the rumors surrounding FIFA 26’s closed beta and potential release date in early August. From leaked features like an open-world mode and tournament returns to insights on when you might get your hands on the game, it’s a must-read for anyone eager to dive into EA’s newest installment. Head over to EA FC 26: You Should Soon Be Able to Play it for Free Before Everyone Else, It’s Leaked. to stay ahead of the game!
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Links to external sources for further reading
- EA Sports FC 26 reveal coming later this week, as Zlatan confirmed as cover starhttps://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/ea-sports-fc-26-reveal-coming-later-this-week-as-zlatan-confirmed-as-cover-star/
- EA Sports FC 26 Will Be Revealed This Week, Zlatan Ibrahimovic Confirmed To Be A Cover Athletehttps://wccftech.com/ea-sports-fc-26-reveal-this-week-zlatan-cover-athlete/
- EA Sports FC 26's full reveal coming this week as latest Ultimate Edition cover star revealedhttps://www.eurogamer.net/ea-sports-fc-26s-full-reveal-coming-this-week-as-latest-ultimate-edition-cover-star-revealed
- The legendary striker returns to headline EA’s next football game, with the first trailer dropping July 16.https://en.as.com/meristation/news/ea-sports-fc-26-reveals-ultimate-edition-cover-with-zlatan-ibrahimovic-and-sets-trailer-date-n/
- What to expect from the trailerhttps://en.as.com/meristation/news/ea-sports-fc-26-reveals-ultimate-edition-cover-with-zlatan-ibrahimovic-and-sets-trailer-date-n/