EA Sports has confirmed Real Madrid and France forward Kylian Mbappé as the cover star of FC 27, ahead of a full reveal with trailer and further details due on Thursday 23rd July 2026. The announcement caps a strong World Cup for the striker and marks a notable moment for the franchise, as EA continues to lean on its biggest global names to promote its flagship football title.

Mbappé won the World Cup Golden Boot with 10 goals in the tournament and is now the men's World Cup all-time top scorer with 22 goals overall. This is his third FC/FIFA cover appearance, having previously fronted FIFA 21 and FIFA 22 while at Paris Saint-Germain. Only the Ultimate Edition boxart has been revealed so far, with gameplay details and further coverage promised later in the week.