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EA Sports has officially announced that the FC Pro World Championship Trophy has been renamed the Diogo Jota FC Pro World Championship Trophy. The announcement was made on July 3, 2026, marking the one-year anniversary of the Portuguese footballer's tragic passing. The decision was made with the blessing of Jota's family to honor his legacy both on the pitch and within the gaming community.

Diogo Jota was well-known for his passion for EA SPORTS FC, extending his love for the game beyond casual play by founding his own esports team and competing at a high level. The newly named trophy will be lifted for the first time at the FC Pro World Championship later this summer. EA Sports also stated that they will continue to work closely with Jota's family on future tributes to ensure his impact on the sport and the esports world is remembered.

EA Sports has officially unveiled the cover for the FC 27 Ultimate Edition, confirming that Kylian Mbappe will be the face of this year's game. The announcement was made across social media on July 21, marking Mbappe's return as the primary cover athlete for the popular football gaming franchise.

Mbappé previously featured on the covers of FIFA 21, FIFA 22, and FIFA 23 before the series transitioned to the EA Sports FC branding.

The official cover image showcases Mbappe prominently, generating significant excitement among fans ahead of the game's expected release around September. Following this initial cover reveal, EA Sports has scheduled a full official reveal event for July 23, where fans can expect to see the first detailed footage and learn about new features coming to the FC 27 title.

EA Sports has officially unveiled the cover for the FC 27 Ultimate Edition, confirming that Kylian Mbappe will be the face of this year's game. The announcement was made across social media on July 21, marking Mbappe's return as the primary cover athlete for the popular football gaming franchise.

Mbappé previously featured on the covers of FIFA 21, FIFA 22, and FIFA 23 before the series transitioned to the EA Sports FC branding.

The official cover image showcases Mbappe prominently, generating significant excitement among fans ahead of the game's expected release around September. Following this initial cover reveal, EA Sports has scheduled a full official reveal event for July 23, where fans can expect to see the first detailed footage and learn about new features coming to the FC 27 title.

EA Sports has officially announced that the FC Pro World Championship Trophy has been renamed the Diogo Jota FC Pro World Championship Trophy. The announcement was made on July 3, 2026, marking the one-year anniversary of the Portuguese footballer's tragic passing. The decision was made with the blessing of Jota's family to honor his legacy both on the pitch and within the gaming community.

Diogo Jota was well-known for his passion for EA SPORTS FC, extending his love for the game beyond casual play by founding his own esports team and competing at a high level. The newly named trophy will be lifted for the first time at the FC Pro World Championship later this summer. EA Sports also stated that they will continue to work closely with Jota's family on future tributes to ensure his impact on the sport and the esports world is remembered.