FIFA 23 Ultimate Edition cover features a man and a woman,

EA Sports has had many iconic soccer players on its FIFA franchise covers over the years,

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But FIFA 23 breaks a new boundary. Men’s soccer and women’s soccer, side by side for the first time.

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The 30th main release, alongside Sam Kerr, Australia and Chelsea forward, and it certainly has fans talking.

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Kylian Mbappé’s inclusion is his third straight appearance on the cover,

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Having held the prestigious place on the world’s top-selling soccer game since FIFA 21.

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He’s not only won the league with PSG, but he’s getting ready to defend his World Cup medal

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At the upcoming winter tournament in Qatar.

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