Jamal Musiala to be on cover of FC 26 as Bayern Munich partner with EA SPORTS
Jamal Musiala will be the cover star of FC 26 after Bayern Munich started a new partnership with EA SPORTS.
The announcement and trailer for the new game dropped on Wednesday afternoon, with the release date set for September. Musiala is joined by current Real Madrid and former Borussia Dortmund star Jude Bellingham, becoming only the second Bundesliga player to be the cover star after BVB legend Marco Reus in 2016.
As well as including the 22-year-old on the front of the game, Bayern's new partnership means greater features for them in FC 26.
That includes the iconic Allianz Arena – a notable absence in the game for several years – coming back for gamers.
The club’s women’s team will also be fully integrated into the newest edition.
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James Taylor, Director of Football Partnerships at EA SPORTS, said: “We are incredibly proud to welcome FC Bayern München as an exclusive partner of EA SPORTS FC. As one of the most iconic clubs in world football – with a legacy of excellence, a global fanbase, and an unmatched influence on the sport – FC Bayern München represents the very best of the game. It’s a privilege to bring their story, players, and passion to life for millions of fans in EA SPORTS FC 26 and beyond.”
EA SPORTS has been a partner of German football since 1998 and last year extended its deal with the DFL until at least 2027.
It has made the EA SPORTS FC series the only football simulation game that authentically presents the Bundesliga and Bundesliga 2, as well as the German Supercup.
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EA SPORTS is one of a number of Bundesliga partners
EA SPORTS also presents the Bundesliga’s Player of the Month and Player of the Season awards.
