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‘EA Sports FC’ Sets World Cup Recordbreaker Kylian Mbappé as New Cover Athlete (Gaming News Roundup)
Electronic Arts has named French footballer Kylian Mbappé as the cover athlete for "EA Sports FC 27," marking his return to the franchise after a four-year absence. The choice follows a standout period for Mbappé, who joined Real Madrid in 2024 and recently broke Lionel Messi's all-time World Cup goal-scoring record after netting his 22nd tournament goal.
Mbappé will feature on the "FC 27" Ultimate Edition and the game's mobile version, with both Mbappé and EA Sports FC vice-president Jeff Sharma issuing statements welcoming his return. A trailer for the game is set to be revealed on Thursday, 23 July, at 9am PT.
In short
- Mbappé returns as "EA Sports FC 27" cover star after four years away
- Comes after he broke Messi's World Cup goal record
- Game trailer due Thursday, 23 July at 9am PT
Explained simply
EA Sports FC is Electronic Arts’ football video game series, which continues the long-running franchise formerly known as FIFA. Its cover athlete is a prominent footballer featured in the game’s marketing and on selected editions.
Kylian Mbappé is a French forward who joined Spanish club Real Madrid in 2024. He previously appeared on covers for the series before returning for FC 27; Lionel Messi is another leading player whose World Cup scoring record Mbappé has surpassed.
The World Cup is international football’s biggest tournament, held every four years. A cover choice links the game to a player’s profile, while also drawing attention from football fans considering the game’s different editions.
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