- Kylian Mbappé and Jude Bellingham are the co-cover stars of the EA SPORTS FC 27 Ultimate Plus Edition, revealed following their runs at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
- Mbappé also fronts the Standard and Ultimate Edition covers. his first cover under the EA SPORTS FC brand after previously starring on FIFA 21, 22 and 23.
- Bellingham lands his third straight EA SPORTS FC cover, following FC 25 and FC 26.
- EA SPORTS FC 27 launches worldwide September 25, 2026, with early access from September 18 and new features including The Grounds and a rebuilt Transfer Market.
Kylian Mbappé and Jude Bellingham are teaming up again, this time on a video game box. EA SPORTS FC has revealed the Real Madrid teammates as co-cover stars of EA SPORTS FC 27’s Ultimate Plus Edition, capping a summer where both shined at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The game launches worldwide on September 25, 2026, with early access from September 18 for eligible editions.
For Mbappé, it’s a familiar spot after a four-year wait. He fronted FIFA 21, 22 and 23 before EA dropped the FIFA license, then returned as the Standard and Ultimate Edition cover star fresh off winning the World Cup Golden Boot with 10 goals, his first cover under the EA SPORTS FC brand.
Off the pitch, the France captain was recently named Fairmont Hotels & Resorts’ first-ever Wellness Ambassador, fronting its “Wellness Without Walls” campaign, and appeared alongside fellow World Cup stars in LEGO’s own 2026 World Cup campaign.
Bellingham notches his third straight EA SPORTS FC cover after starring turns on FC 25 and FC 26 alongside Jamal Musiala. “Coming back for a third cover alongside Kylian is no different,” he said.
Off the pitch, Bellingham recently reunited with Lucozade for its new “Bring the Energy” campaign, extending a partnership dating back to 2024 and named brand ambassador for men’s grooming brand Onside.
Beyond the cover reveal, EA SPORTS FC 27 introduces The Grounds, a new social football hub, an all-new FUT Gallery, and a rebuilt Career Transfer Market with dynamic valuations. The Ultimate Plus Edition, up for pre-order through August 31, bundles FC Points, Premium Passes and early access.
EA SPORTS FC’s cover roster has included Erling Haaland (FC 24), Zlatan Ibrahimović, Aitana Bonmatí, David Beckham, Zinedine Zidane, Gianluigi Buffon, Sam Kerr, Virgil van Dijk, Wayne Rooney, Marco Reus, Lionel Messi, and Cristiano Ronaldo.
Takeaways
This isn’t just a marketing moment; it’s a signal of where EA is placing its bets post-World Cup. Two Real Madrid teammates sharing one cover is a first for the franchise, and it tells you exactly whose stock rose the most this summer.
Mbappé’s four-year cover absence ending right after a Golden Boot run shows just how tightly EA ties its marketing calendar to real-world form, while Bellingham’s third straight appearance quietly makes him one of the more durable faces in the franchise’s post-FIFA era.
Does sharing a cover with a teammate boost both players’ star power, or dilute the spotlight? Could EA’s cover picks be a preview of which players brands chase hardest this endorsement cycle?
