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07/13/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 07/13/2026 09:09

EA SPORTS™ Presents Icons of Football brings together David Beckham, Zinédine Zidane and Zlatan Ibrahimović for a first-ever football conversation, premiering July 18.

EA SPORTS™ presents Beckham, Zidane and Zlatan together for the first time.

Three football icons. One exclusive conversation. Streaming July 18, 2026 on YouTube and Spotify.

July 13, 2026

An unprecedented conversation.

This July, EA SPORTS™ Presents Icons of Football brings together David Beckham, Zinédine Zidane, and Zlatan Ibrahimović for a first-ever sit-down conversation between three of the game's most influential figures.

Premiering July 18 on EA SPORTS YouTube and Spotify, EA SPORTS™ Presents Icons of Football captures a candid, unscripted and wide-ranging conversation, moderated by Alex Aljoe. For the first time, fans will hear Beckham, Zidane, and Zlatan together sharing stories, insights and perspectives that only they could.

Few players have shaped football culture like Beckham, Zidane, and Zlatan. Individually, they redefined excellence on the pitch and influenced the game far beyond it. Together, through EA SPORTS Presents Icons of Football, they unite for a conversation only EA SPORTS could bring to life, offering fans a rare opportunity to hear three legends reflect on the moments that defined their careers, how football has evolved and what's next for the sport.

What to Know

  • What: EA SPORTS™ Presents Icons of Football
  • Who: David Beckham, Zinédine Zidane, Zlatan Ibrahimović
  • Moderator: Alex Aljoe
  • When: July 18, 2026
  • Where: EA SPORTS YouTube and Spotify

Where Football's Biggest Voices Come Together

EA SPORTS™ Presents Icons of Football will be recorded at EA SPORTS™ Presents House of Football with Sports Illustrated, an exclusive gathering in New York that brings together athletes, celebrities, creators, and members of the global football community during a momentous weekend in sport.

EA SPORTS helps fans connect with football in new ways every day. As fans around the world come together this summer, EA SPORTS Presents House of Football and Icons of Football celebrate the passion, community, and shared love of the game by bringing fans closer to the stories and moments that inspire football culture around the world.

Watch Icons of Football

EA SPORTS™ Presents Icons of Football will be available July 18 on EA SPORTS YouTube and Spotify. Don't miss the conversation between Beckham, Zidane, and Zlatan!

To keep up with all things EA SPORTS, follow EA SPORTS on Instagram, TikTok, X, and Facebook. Check out other amazing EA stories on ea.com/news.

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