Soulwax, PinkPantheress and Sammy Virji to appear in EA SPORTS FC 26 soundtrack

The soundtrack for the next instalment in the EA SPORTS FC series – the popular football simulation game formerly known as FIFA – has been revealed.

FC 26 is set to land on September 26 – while early access will be available with the Ultimate Edition on September 19 – featuring 109 tracks from artists across more than 30 nations around the world, including a huge collection of dance music stars.

The next edition features electronic acts including Bou, Fred again.., Sofia Kourtesis, Friction, KILIMANJARO, Myd, Nick León, Rudimental, Soulwax, and The Glitch Mob.

FC 26 also includes collaborative tracks from the likes of Barry Can’t Swim & O’Flynn, Joy Overmono & Skiifall, Taiki Nulight & P Money & Jolie P, and many more.

Read this next: Dancing in the ‘Moonlight’ with Sammy Virji

“For more than two decades, EA SPORTS has shaped global culture by introducing millions of players to new music, artists, and genres,” says Steve Schnur, Worldwide Executive and President of Music for Electronic Arts.

“FC 26 is one of the most diverse and bold soundtracks yet – echoing the voice of the FC community through song and culture,” he adds.

Elsewhere on the highly-anticipated soundtrack, stars including PinkPantheress, Kojey Radical, Saya Gray, Sudan Archives, Little Simz, and John Glacier all feature, alongside huge pop acts and new-to-the-scene talent.

Read this next: 2ManyDJs create soundtrack for new Vincent Cassel-starring film

For the first time, the new FC soundtrack will also feature a track from a professional footballer, Moise Kean, known by his stage name KMB, who plays for Italy’s international team.

Speaking on her feature in the soundtrack, PinkPantheress says: “Having ‘Girl Like Me’ on the FC 26 soundtrack is honestly a bit mad. I’ve always thought it’s sweet how football and music can bring people together without even trying.”

“I just like making songs that make you feel something, so hopefully when they queue a tune of mine in the game, they catch a vibe and carry it with them. Maybe even help them bag a goal or two, who knows!”

Check out the full FC 26 soundtrack here.

Gemma Ross is Mixmag's Associate Digital Editor, follow her on Twitter