Electronic Arts unveiled the first trailer of EA Sports FC 26 - details and release date of the new football simulator revealed

By: Anton Kratiuk | 16.07.2025, 21:21
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EA Sports FC 26 - a new football simulator of the popular series, which was previously released under the FIFA brand - has been officially announced.

Electronic Arts presented the debut trailer of the novelty and revealed its main features.

Here's What We Know

As always, the authors promise advanced physics, excellent graphics, smooth and realistic animations and improved AI.

EA Sports FC 26 will feature more than 20,000 real players, over 750 clubs and more than 35 leagues, including national teams, as well as real stadiums from all over the world.

Ultimate Team mode will feature events, tournaments and redesigned Rivals and Champs modes. The developers paid special attention to the manager's career mode: it will now include both short episodes and multi-season plots.

One of the main features of EA Sports FC 26 will be the archetype system, which will allow players to develop their character, unlock special perks and form a unique style of play.

Jude Bellingham and Jamal Musiala will be on the cover of the standard edition, while Electronic Arts launches EA Sports FC 26 advertising campaign and revealed the Ultimate-edition cover with the Swedish football legend will be the face of the Ultimate edition.

When We Can Expect It

EA Sports FC 26 will release on 26 September on PC (Steam, Epic Games Store), Xbox, PlayStation and Nintendo Switch of both generations.

Ultimate Edition buyers will have access to the game from 19 September.

Pre-orders are already open.

Source: Electronic Arts