Kylian Mbappé Returns as the Face of EA Sports FC 27

Soccer fans have a new reason to get excited as EA Sports officially revealed Kylian Mbappé as the cover athlete for EA Sports FC 27. This announcement also confirms that Mbappé will represent the game on both the console version and EA Sports FC Mobile. This is a familiar role for the French striker, who previously appeared on the covers of FIFA 21, 22, and 23.

Mbappé earned his spot through consistent dominance on the field. Since joining Real Madrid in 2024, he has been a force in LALIGA and secured the 2025 26 UEFA Champions League Golden Boot with 15 goals. Most recently, he left the 2026 World Cup with the tournament's Golden Boot after setting a new record for the most goals scored by a single player in World Cup history.

EA Sports plans to build on this momentum by sharing more information soon. Fans can look forward to a full gameplay trailer debuting on YouTube this Thursday, July 23, 2026, at 9 am PT. While a specific release date for the game has not been shared yet, the reveal of the cover star marks the beginning of what promises to be an exciting week of announcements for the franchise.