Zlatan Ibrahimović Gets The EA Sports FC 26 Ultimate Edition Cove

Ultimate Edition Cover Reveal Builds Hype for EA FC 26

FIFA and EA Sports officially ended their nearly three-decade partnership, a split that had been brewing for some time. It’s no surprise to us, FIFA has become a global brand and likely wanted more control and a bigger piece of the pie. Meanwhile, EA has forged ahead with its rebranded soccer franchise, now known as EA Sports FC. Today, they unveiled the Ultimate Edition cover featuring the legendary Zlatan Ibrahimović, reimagining his iconic photo from the early 2000s when he was just a teenager in his bedroom.

The Ultimate Edition reveal comes just ahead of the full EA Sports FC 26 trailer and official cover drop, set for Wednesday, July 16th. Jude Bellingham graced last year’s cover, and while the franchise continues the tradition, the shift away from FIFA means a few licensing differences. Still, credit to EA Sports for keeping the legacy of the game alive. Soccer is big business, and the evolution continues. Check out the new cover above and stay tuned for the full trailer.