As anticipation builds for the upcoming EA Sports FC 26, new leaks have surfaced pointing to who will grace the cover of this year’s edition. With the official reveal expected in July and a September release likely to follow—as with previous titles—fans are already buzzing over the latest details.

Jude Bellingham Returning as the Cover Star
According to credible leaker LeanDesign, England international and Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham will be the cover athlete for EA Sports FC 26. This would mark his second consecutive year as the face of the franchise, solidifying his status as one of football’s brightest young stars.

Repeat cover stars are nothing new for EA. Lionel Messi appeared on four FIFA covers from FIFA 13 to FIFA 16, while Cristiano Ronaldo had back-to-back appearances on FIFA 18 and FIFA 19. But no one beats Wayne Rooney, who dominated the cover from FIFA 06 through FIFA 12 with seven straight appearances.

Bellingham’s continued presence signals EA’s confidence in him as a global ambassador for the franchise and reflects his meteoric rise on both club and international stages.

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New ICONs Leaked for Ultimate Team
Beyond the cover star, other leaks—this time from trusted source Fut Sheriff—have revealed the next batch of ICONs coming to Ultimate Team in FC 26. Among the names is one that raised eyebrows: Zlatan Ibrahimović.

In 2020, Ibrahimović publicly criticized EA for using his name and image in the FIFA series without direct permission. He questioned whether he had ever consented through FIFPro, the players’ union that handles licensing on behalf of many athletes. EA responded by stating that the issue was between players and FIFPro.

Despite the controversy, it now appears that EA and Ibrahimović have resolved their differences, as he’s set to debut as an ICON in FC 26.

Confirmed Leaked ICONs:
Zlatan Ibrahimović – Sweden

Andrés Iniesta – Spain

Toni Kroos – Germany

Marcelo – Brazil

Giorgio Chiellini – Italy

Alex Morgan – USA

Francesco Totti – Italy

Oliver Kahn – Germany

Sara Thunebro – Sweden

Cha Bum-kun – South Korea

Steffi Jones – Germany

Sissi – Brazil

With such a dynamic mix of legends from across the men’s and women’s game, Ultimate Team in EA FC 26 is shaping up to be more expansive than ever.

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