Kylian Mbappe announces EA FC 27 cover after World Cup exit
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 22, 2026, 8:32 AM
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
Kylian Mbappe, following France's elimination from the 2026 FIFA World Cup by Spain, has made a significant announcement about being the cover athlete for EA FC 27. France lost 2-0 to Spain in the semifinals and subsequently fell to England in the third-place match. Despite the disappointing World Cup performance, Mbappe's announcement echoed Cristiano Ronaldo's similar messaging, leading to mixed reactions among fans. Some interpreted it as a light-hearted jab at Ronaldo, who also struggled during the tournament.
- •Mbappe and France eliminated by Spain in 2026 World Cup semifinals.
- •France also lost the third-place match to England.
- •Mbappe announced he is the cover athlete for EA FC 27.
- •Reaction from fans varied, with some seeing it as a Ronaldo reference.
- 8:32 AMYahoo Sports — Fans react to Kylian Mbappe’s Cristiano Ronaldo-style FC 27 announcement after World Cup
"Real Madrid superstar Kylian Mbappe makes a major announcement just days after World Cup exit. Kylian Mbappe and France were eliminated from the 2026 FIFA World Cup by the eventual champions, Spain, in the semifinals of the tournament.
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