The ICON Is Yours: Introducing the All-New Class of FC 26 ICONs

Today, Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:EA) unveiled the official incoming class of EA SPORTS FC 26 ICONs, featuring the most fan-requested ICONs to-date. This year's class includes a blend of legendary men's and women's players of recent generations who inspired fans globally with their world-class talent. All new men's ICONs are now available in FC Mobile, while fans who pre-order* EA SPORTS FC 26 Ultimate Edition by August 26 will receive one of fifteen ICONs (untradeable) from Early Access Launch.

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The Next Wave of Generational Talents and Fan Favourites Reach ICON Status

WATCH: CLASS OF FC 26 ICONS REVEAL TRAILER

The EA SPORTS class of FC 26 ICONS includes:

• Zlatan Ibrahimović
• Alex Morgan
• Andrés Iniesta
• Toni Kroos
• Caroline Seger
• Giorgio Chiellini
• Sissi
• Francesco Totti
• Marcelo
• Steffi Jones
• Oliver Kahn
• Cha Bum-Kun

With seven out of twelve incoming ICONs having recently retired, the class of FC 26 ICONs allows fans to play with and celebrate the legends who helped shape the modern game. Players can use the new class of ICONs with Competitive Gameplay in Football Ultimate Team™, utilizing smoother dribbling, faster passing, more stamina, and unlimited control.

For fans of Clubs in FC 26, some of the new ICONS will be amongst the 13 historic players to inspire distinct Archetypes to give fans the option to fit their play style. Each of the new Archetypes will come with their set of unique characteristics, and a new customization experience giving fans more control over how they develop their Pro.

• Zlatan Ibrahimović (Target)
• Alex Morgan (Finisher)
• Toni Kroos (Maestro)
• Oliver Kahn (Shot Stopper)
• Andrés Iniesta (Creator)

"I'm excited to be able to further my legacy in FC 26 as an ICON," said USWNT legend, Alex Morgan. "To be recognized among the game's ICONs is an honor, and I hope to continue inspiring the next generation of players who dream of leaving their mark on the field."

"No matter what they say, Zlatan is back," said FC 26 Ultimate Edition cover athlete, Zlatan Ibrahimović. "For the fans who always believed in me, you can now play as Zlatan, as an ICON, the way it was meant to be."

As part of EA SPORTS FC's continued commitment to incorporate community feedback, players in FC Mobile can join in right away, with all new men's ICONs now available in FC Mobile. FC Mobile will be celebrating the new class of ICONs with several new in-game offerings:

• Chronicles
  • Play through the career highlights of Zlatan Ibrahimović to receive his ICON player item for your FC Mobile Ultimate Team.
• Challenges
  • Complete a series of in-game challenges throughout August events to get specific ICON player items for your FC Mobile Ultimate Team.
• Live Events
  • New FC Mobile Live Events featuring player items and star passes.

PRE-ORDER EA SPORTS FC 26 TODAY

Fans who pre-order* EA SPORTS FC 26 Ultimate Edition by August 26 will receive 1 Debut ICON (untradeable) from a roster of 15, including the new class of 26 ICONS — plus fan favourites R9, Thierry Henry and Steven Gerrard. The Debut ICON will be available from Early Access Launch, which will upgrade to a Champion version in November.

• Debut ICONs available from September 19 will recognize an early moment in their career when they demonstrated their potential of being a generational talent.
• Champion ICONs available from November, will commemorate an iconic moment when the player earned major silverware during their career and cementing their ICON status.

Pre-orders are now available for EA SPORTS FC 26, which will launch on PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, Amazon Luna, Nintendo Switch, and Nintendo Switch 2. EA SPORTS FC 26 will be available worldwide to play on September 26, 2025 with early access through the Ultimate Edition beginning September 19, 2025*.

EA Play** members, the Club is Yours in EA SPORTS FC™ 26 with the EA Play 10-hour early access trial, starting September 19, 2025. Members also score member rewards including seasonal Ultimate Team™ Draft Tokens and Clubs rewards, as well as receive 10% off EA digital content including pre-orders, game downloads, FC Points, and DLC. For more information on EA Play please visit ea.com/ea-play.

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About Electronic Arts

Electronic Arts (NASDAQ:EA) is a global leader in digital interactive entertainment. The Company develops and delivers games, content and online services for Internet-connected consoles, mobile devices and personal computers.

In fiscal year 2025, EA posted GAAP net revenue of approximately $7.5 billion. Headquartered in Redwood City, California, EA is recognized for a portfolio of critically acclaimed, high-quality brands such as EA SPORTS FC™, Battlefield™, Apex Legends™, The Sims™, EA SPORTS™ Madden NFL, EA SPORTS™ College Football, Need for Speed™, Dragon Age™, Titanfall™, Plants vs. Zombies™ and EA SPORTS F1®. More information about EA is available at www.ea.com/news.

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