EA Sports FC 26 will be revealed this Wednesday, 16 July 2025. And yes, Zlatan Ibrahimovic is on the cover of the Ultimate Edition.
EA Sports is bringing Zlatan back as an icon in the game. That means he’ll be part of FUT, alongside other football legends. It’s a significant move that fans will undoubtedly notice.
You asked. Zlatan is back.
— EA SPORTS FC (@EASPORTSFC) July 14, 2025
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There’s no official release date yet. But if it follows the usual cycle, expect it in September.
Until then, EA Sports FC 25 is on Xbox Game Pass. It was added last month. Still, EA doesn’t seem too proud of it.
EA Sports FC 26 needs to hit big after last year’s stumble
FC 25 didn’t meet its financial goals. That was a major setback. EA counts on this series for steady revenue. FUT is especially important for its live service model.
This year, EA made tough calls. It laid off staff at Respawn. It cancelled the Black Panther game. It even shut down the studio working on it.
EA Sports FC 26 has to deliver. Another miss could mean more cuts. But putting Zlatan front and centre? That’s a strong start.
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