Saudi Arabia's Football Team Are Now Playable in EA Sports FC 26

The Green Falcons have finally landed in EA SPORTS FC 26. A new licensing and marketing agreement between the Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF) and EA SPORTS FC brings the Saudi National Team into the game for the first time, complete with authentic kits, crest and the current squad. For Saudi fans - and plenty of players across the UAE and the wider region - it means you can now actualy pick Saudi Arabia as a fully licensed team in the World's Game.

If you want a wider look at what’s new this year, you can also check out our full EA SPORTS FC 26 breakdown, including UAE availability.

Saudi National Team finally arrives in EA SPORTS FC 26

For the first time, the Saudi National Team is officially part of EA SPORTS FC’s mainline game.

• Fully licensed Saudi National Team now in EA SPORTS FC 26
• First-time appearance for the Green Falcons in EA’s FC-branded series
• Available to players worldwide as part of the World’s Game

This isn’t a regional add-on or a limited-time promo. The Green Falcons are now part of the core EA SPORTS FC 26 experience, meaning you can select Saudi Arabia as a national side in-game, line up the current squad and represent the Kingdom on the virtual pitch – just like you would with any other licensed national team. For players across Saudi, the UAE and the rest of MENA, it’s a long overdue bit of recognition that matches what’s happening on real pitches and in stadiums.

What the partnership actually covers

The deal between SAFF and EA SPORTS FC is both a licensing and marketing partnership, and it’s focused on authenticity.

• Full current Saudi National Team squad included
• Official crest and national-team kits accurately represented
• Player likenesses recreated for a more realistic look and feel

In simple terms, this isn’t a generic green kit with “Saudi” slapped on it. EA SPORTS FC 26 includes the proper crest, real home and away kits, and in-game models built to reflect the actual players in the current squad. That means when you load up a match, you’re getting something that looks and feels close to what you see on TV, not just a placeholder team. For fans used to workarounds or custom squads, having this baked into the game is a big quality-of-life upgrade.

Why SAFF is leaning into esports and gaming

SAFF is clear: this is not just about one team in one game. It sits inside Saudi Arabia’s wider push into esports and digital entertainment.

• SAFF links the deal to the Kingdom’s growing role in esports
• Gaming is seen as a key way to reach younger fans
• Federation leadership highlights national pride among Saudi youth

Majed Al Sahib, Deputy General Secretary of SAFF, frames the partnership as an extension of the Kingdom’s efforts in esports. He points out that Saudi youth are already proud of the country’s achievements in competitive gaming, and that bringing the national team into EA SPORTS FC 26 gives them another, more interactive way to express that pride. For a generation that often spends as much time on a controller as in the stands, seeing the Green Falcons represented properly on a global gaming platform matters.

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EA’s view: authenticity sells

From EA’s side, the message is about making the game feel closer to the real thing.

• EA calls the Green Falcons a “strong and evolving” national team
• Company links the move to delivering “authentic football experiences”
• Partnership is positioned as part of a global licensing strategy

James Salmon, Senior Director of Partnership Marketing at EA SPORTS, describes the Saudi National Team as a growing force in world football and frames their inclusion as part of EA’s ongoing effort to keep EA SPORTS FC aligned with the modern game. In practice, that means more licensed teams, more official branding and fewer gaps in the roster of national sides. For players, it’s one more sign that the Middle East is no longer an afterthought in big sports titles.

If you’re curious how this fits into the wider EA SPORTS FC 26 cycle – including cover stars and regional launch info – our EA SPORTS FC 26 guide has the full picture.

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