EA Sports FC Head2Head Series Premieres With Zlatan
EA SPORTS FC invites celebrities to a six-episode YouTube series, with Zlatan Ibrahimović and KSI opening the lineup in a rematch.
Updated on Nov. 11, 2026 in Soccer
EA SPORTS FC has launched FC Head2Head, a six-episode YouTube series in which celebrities compete in matches of EA SPORTS FC 27. The first episode features Zlatan Ibrahimović and KSI in a rematch following their clash during the game's First Gameplay Livestream.
Why it matters
The series gives fans a direct look at high-profile players and personalities using the game, extending EA SPORTS FC's reach beyond traditional gaming audiences. It also offers a new way for viewers worldwide to follow the franchise's guest-driven content.
The series runs six episodes, each about 10 minutes long, releasing every Tuesday at 8AM PT / 11AM ET / 4PM GMT. Viewership figures and any plans beyond the announced six episodes have not been disclosed.
The players
Zlatan Ibrahimović
Sweden's all-time leading goalscorer, Ibrahimović appeared on the cover of EA SPORTS FC 26 Ultimate Edition as an ICON.
KSI
KSI is a British YouTuber and boxer who co-founded Prime and Misfits Boxing.
The details
Each episode features trivia, light-hearted banter, and a winner-takes-all match in EA SPORTS FC 27. The series opens with Zlatan Ibrahimović and KSI facing off after KSI scored the first goal during the game's First Gameplay Livestream.
Timeline
The first episode of FC Head2Head premieres on YouTube on November 11, 2026.
Remaining episodes release weekly over the following six weeks.
Season Trajectory
FC Head2Head extends the celebrity-led promotion that EA SPORTS FC used in its First Gameplay Livestream into a recurring format. The series builds on the franchise's ongoing effort to attract non-traditional audiences alongside its core soccer fanbase.
Viewers can watch each 10-minute episode free on YouTube every Tuesday for six weeks. The series offers a preview of how celebrity guests play EA SPORTS FC 27, which may help players decide how to approach the game's head-to-head modes.
The takeaway
Celebrity-led gaming series can draw viewers who do not normally follow the sport, so checking the weekly schedule is a simple way to catch each new guest. The format is short, so it fits easily into a regular viewing routine.
What happens next
The remaining FC Head2Head episodes, featuring guests including Jude Bellingham and Lewis Hamilton, release weekly over the next six weeks.
Further reading
Keep up with the latest in Soccer for more on the sport and its major players.
More information
Find details on the game at the EA SPORTS FC 27 official information page.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Capsule Computers.
