EA FC 26: Jamal Musiala and Jude Bellingham unveiled as cover stars

EA SPORTS has officially unveiled Jude Bellingham and Jamal Musiala as the cover stars of EA FC 26.

Once teammates in England’s youth squads, Bellingham and Musiala now emerge from the tunnel together—symbols of national pride and international footballing excellence. 

Speaking on the new cover, Bellingham told EA SPORTS:

 “From those early days playing together, to now being on the biggest stage…being alongside Jamal … that’s something I’ll never take for granted,” acknowledging both their bond and their shared ascent .

For Musiala, the moment marks his inaugural appearance on a video game cover.

 “Growing up, I’d see my idols on the cover… Cristiano Ronaldo… Messi…,” he told The Athletic, describing it as “a big moment…a dream come true.”

Meanwhile, PSG and AC Milan legend Zlatan Ibrahimović graces the Ultimate Edition cover.

Perhaps the most significant development is Bayern Munich’s triumphant return to EA’s licensing stable.

 Fans will once again be able to play in the legendary Allianz Arena, following a lengthy absence due to Konami’s previous hold on Bundesliga rights.

With Bayern’s inclusion confirmed alongside Real Madrid—which maintains.

It’s bittersweet timing for Musiala, who is currently nursing a fractured fibula suffered during the Club World Cup—an injury that could sideline him for several months.

Nonetheless, his selection reflects immense confidence.

Julien Lanfrey, EA SPORTS’ athlete‑marketing director, shared his well wishes and praised Musiala’s talent and potential:

“Jamal is an incredibly talented player…one of the many reasons he was chosen…We wish him a full and speedy recovery.”

Bellingham, too, faces a lay‑off after undergoing a successful surgery following the conclusion of the Club World Cup.

However, the England star reprises his role as face of the franchise for the second successive year.