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July 14, 2025

Zlatan Is Back: EA Sports FC 26 Confirms Legend on Ultimate Edition Cover Iconic return ahead of July 16 trailer drop

🚨 Zlatan’s Epic Return to EA Sports FC

EA officially revealed that Zlatan Ibrahimović will grace the cover of the Ultimate Edition of EA Sports FC 26, marking his first appearance since retiring in 2023. Fans first got a glimpse via EA’s social channels with the teaser: “You asked. Zlatan is back.”


📸 Nostalgic Cover Art Honors the Young Zlatan

The cover art pays homage to a beloved early photo of Zlatan lying on his bed in Malmö, adorned with posters of Ronaldo Nazário. This modern recreation mirrors that iconic moment—complete with memorabilia and club logos—capturing his journey from youth star to legend.


🏆 Zlatan Joins Ultimate Team Icons

Zlatan isn’t just cover art—he’ll join Ultimate Team as a high-rated Icon item. That means fans can add the fierce striker to their squads later this year.


📅 Trailer Premiere Date: July 16

EA confirmed the EA Sports FC 26 trailer will debut on Wednesday, July 16. This is your first chance to see the game—and Zlatan—live in action. Expect release information and gameplay reveals to follow.


⚽ What This Means for Fans

  • Cover moments: Zlatan joins an elite lineup of past EA cover legends like Beckham and Mbappé.
  • Ultimate Team boost: His Icon appearance adds star power for competitive squads.
  • Marketing comeback: This signals a renewed partnership after past rights issues.
  • Fan excitement rising: Nostalgia and star appeal are already generating strong pre-launch hype.

Bottom Line:
Zlatan Ibrahimović's return to EA Sports FC 26 is a major moment for fans—nostalgia, icon status, and hype combine. Don’t miss the big trailer drop on July 16!

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