The ICON Is Yours: Introducing the All-New Class of FC 26 ICONs

REDWOOD CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug 13, 2025--

Today, Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA) unveiled the official incoming class of EA SPORTS FC 26 ICONs, featuring the most fan-requested ICONs to-date. This year’s class includes a blend of legendary men’s and women’s players of recent generations who inspired fans globally with their world-class talent. All new men’s ICONs are now available in FC Mobile, while fans who pre-order* EA SPORTS FC 26 Ultimate Edition by August 26 will receive one of fifteen ICONs (untradeable) from Early Access Launch.

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The EA SPORTS class of FC 26 ICONS includes:

With seven out of twelve incoming ICONs having recently retired, the class of FC 26 ICONs allows fans to play with and celebrate the legends who helped shape the modern game. Players can use the new class of ICONs with Competitive Gameplay in Football Ultimate Team™, utilizing smoother dribbling, faster passing, more stamina, and unlimited control.

For fans of Clubs in FC 26, some of the new ICONS will be amongst the 13 historic players to inspire distinct Archetypes to give fans the option to fit their play style. Each of the new Archetypes will come with their set of unique characteristics, and a new customization experience giving fans more control over how they develop their Pro.

“I’m excited to be able to further my legacy in FC 26 as an ICON,” said USWNT legend, Alex Morgan. “To be recognized among the game’s ICONs is an honor, and I hope to continue inspiring the next generation of players who dream of leaving their mark on the field.”

“No matter what they say, Zlatan is back,” said FC 26 Ultimate Edition cover athlete, Zlatan Ibrahimović. “For the fans who always believed in me, you can now play as Zlatan, as an ICON, the way it was meant to be.”

As part of EA SPORTS FC’s continued commitment to incorporate community feedback, players in FC Mobile can join in right away, with all new men’s ICONs now available in FC Mobile. FC Mobile will be celebrating the new class of ICONs with several new in-game offerings:

PRE-ORDER EA SPORTS FC 26 TODAY

Fans who pre-order* EA SPORTS FC 26 Ultimate Edition by August 26 will receive 1 Debut ICON (untradeable) from a roster of 15, including the new class of 26 ICONS — plus fan favourites R9, Thierry Henry and Steven Gerrard. The Debut ICON will be available from Early Access Launch, which will upgrade to a Champion version in November.

Pre-orders are now available for EA SPORTS FC 26, which will launch on PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, Amazon Luna, Nintendo Switch, and Nintendo Switch 2. EA SPORTS FC 26 will be available worldwide to play on September 26, 2025 with early access through the Ultimate Edition beginning September 19, 2025*.

EA Play** members, the Club is Yours in EA SPORTS FC™ 26 with the EA Play 10-hour early access trial, starting September 19, 2025. Members also score member rewards including seasonal Ultimate Team™ Draft Tokens and Clubs rewards, as well as receive 10% off EA digital content including pre-orders, game downloads, FC Points, and DLC. For more information on EA Play please visit ea.com/ea-play.

For more information on EA SPORTS FC 26, please visit ea.com/fc26 and ensure you’re following our global social channels for all the latest upcoming news and announcements for EA SPORTS FC.

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In fiscal year 2025, EA posted GAAP net revenue of approximately $7.5 billion. Headquartered in Redwood City, California, EA is recognized for a portfolio of critically acclaimed, high-quality brands such as EA SPORTS FC™, Battlefield™, Apex Legends™, The Sims™, EA SPORTS™ Madden NFL, EA SPORTS™ College Football, Need for Speed™, Dragon Age™, Titanfall™, Plants vs. Zombies™ and EA SPORTS F1®. More information about EA is available at www.ea.com/news.

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The Next Wave of Generational Talents and Fan Favourites Reach ICON Status

DENVER (AP) — A Frontier Airlines plane hit and killed a pedestrian on the runway of the Denver International Airport during takeoff, airport authorities said, sparking an engine fire and forcing passengers to evacuate.

The plane, on route from Denver to Los Angeles International Airport, “reported striking a pedestrian during takeoff at DEN at approximately 11:19 p.m. on Friday," the airport's official X account wrote.

A spokesperson for the airport said the pedestrian, who jumped a perimeter fence, has died. They said the unidentified person was hit two minutes after entering the airport. The person is not believed to be an airport employee.

“We're stopping on the runway,” the pilot tells the control tower according to the site ATC.com. “We just hit somebody. We have an engine fire.”

The pilot tells the air traffic controller they have “231 souls” on board and that an “individual was walking across the runway.”

The air traffic controller responds that they are “rolling the trucks now" before the pilot tells the tower they “have smoke in the aircraft. We are going to evacuate on the runway.”

Frontier Airlines said in a statement flight 4345 was the one involved in the collision and that “smoke was reported in the cabin and the pilots aborted takeoff.” It was not clear whether the smoke was linked to the crash with the pedestrian.

“The Airbus A321 was carrying 224 passengers and seven crew members,” the airline said. “We are investigating this incident and gathering more information in coordination with the airport and other safety authorities.”

Passengers were then evacuated via slides and the emergency crew bused them to the terminal. The airport spokesperson said 12 passengers suffered minor injuries and five were taken to local hospitals.

Denver Airport said the National Transportation Safety Board had been notified and that runway 17L, where the incident took place, will remain closed while an investigation is conducted. It is expected to open later today.

The pedestrian death came a day after a Delta Air Lines employee was killed while on the job at the Orlando International Airport. In a statement, the airline said the employee was killed Thursday night without providing details of the incident nor the name of the employee.

“We are focused on extending our full support to family and taking care of our Orlando team during this difficult time,” the airline said. "We are working with local authorities as a full investigation gets underway to determine what occurred.”

FILE - A Frontier Airlines jetliner taxis down a runway for take off from Denver International airport on Nov. 25, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)