Jamal Musiala to be the cover star for the new EA FC 26 | OneFootball

Bayern Munich's Jamal Musiala and Real Madrid's Jude Bellingham, two of the brightest young talents in world football, are set to front the global edition of the EA FC 26 game, which launches this autumn.

While an official announcement has not yet been posted, the rumour has been spread online by multiple sources.

Both Musiala and Bellingham are coming off stellar seasons, cementing their status as icons of the next generation, and their likely selection reflects EA’s focus on youth, flair, and global appeal.

For Musiala, the announcement would be particularly historic - he'd become the first German player on the cover of the franchise since Marco Reus featured on FIFA 17. The 21‑year‑old would therfore follow in the footsteps of Reus, another creative German attacker who defined a generation of Bundesliga talent.

These reported news also hint at a broader partnership between Bayern Munich and EA Sports, with club sources suggesting the two are close to formalizing a collaboration that would bring Bayern’s branding and players even closer to the EA FC franchise in future promotions and events.

Fans can expect the full trailer, cover and feature reveal of EA FC 26 in the coming weeks.