The Canadian cover of FIFA 16 will also feature Canadian National Team captain Christine Sinclair alongside Messi.įIFA 16 is set to be released on Septemin North America. The excitement has only been heightened with the reveal of the cover for the upcoming game, which promotes the presence of female soccer players for the first time ever. “And now to share the cover with today’s greatest player is surreal.” FIFA 16 has already had the worlds of video gaming and soccer buzzing with the announcement of female players and teams in the latest installment of the premier sports series. “I know people all over the world play this game and I’m really excited that ‘FIFA 16’ is putting such an important spotlight on women’s soccer,” said Morgan. “Alex and her team have accomplished something amazing for their country and the sport in the USA, and to share the cover with her is an honor,” said Messi. Stay tuned as other regional covers are revealed throughout the summer. The winners of those votes will be revealed beginning on July 8. While FIFA 16’s official cover art is printed on 170gsm gloss art paper, EA recommends that you. The FIFA 16 Cover Vote ends on Sunday, July 5, which allows our fans to help decide who joins him on the cover of the game in Australia, France, Latin America, Mexico, and The United Kingdom. Morgan is easily one of the most recognizable faces of the women’s game today and received high praises from her cover-partner. Select the box art corresponding to the platform of which you own the game and print. The inclusion of Morgan on the cover in the US coincides with the game’s release of 12 women’s teams, the first time women’s soccer will be featured in the video game. And with all new ways to play With innovative gameplay features, FIFA 16 brings Confidence in Defending, Control in Midfield, and gives you. For the first time in the game’s history, a woman will be featured on the cover of FIFA ’16.ĮA Sports announced today that Alex Morgan will be on the cover alongside Lionel Messi for the game’s United States release this September.Įarlier in the year, Messi was announced as the global cover star meaning that Messi would be on all covers of the game worldwide with separate athletes on covers in different regions. EA Sports announced Monday that the 32-year-old from Burnaby, B.C., will share the Canadian cover of 'FIFA 16' with Barcelona star Lionel Messi. FIFA 16 innovates across the entire pitch to deliver a balanced, authentic, and exciting football experience that lets you play your way, and compete at a higher level.