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EA Sports FC Partners with PSSI to Feature Indonesian National Team in Official Games

From Republika · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • PSSI, through PT GSI, has signed an exclusive partnership with EA Sports FC to feature the Indonesian National Team in EA Sports FC Mobile and EA Sports FC 26.
  • Indonesia becomes the first Southeast Asian national team to be officially included in the EA Sports FC franchise, with authentic jerseys, crests, and player likenesses.
  • The collaboration includes in-game and out-of-game campaigns over the next two years, supporting the national team's roadmap, including their journey to the 2027 Asia Cup.

The Football Association of Indonesia (PSSI), via its subsidiary PT Garuda Sepak Bola Indonesia (GSI), has officially partnered with EA Sports FC. This exclusive collaboration will bring the Indonesian National Team into the EA Sports FC Mobile and EA Sports FC 26 video games starting May 28, 2026.

This marks a significant milestone as Indonesia becomes the first national team from Southeast Asia to be officially represented in the popular football video game franchise. Players will see the Indonesian National Team featured with their official jerseys, the Garuda emblem, and accurately rendered player faces within the game.

Gerry Yulian, Franchise Director of EA Sports FC, stated that the partnership extends beyond game inclusion. It encompasses various joint campaigns, both in-game and externally, designed to align with PSSI's strategic roadmap over the coming years. "We will provide several campaigns within and outside the game," Yulian said during a press conference in Jakarta.

Marsal Masita, Director of PT GSI, highlighted the pride this achievement brings to Indonesian football. "For PSSI, this is a source of pride, as we are the first national team in ASEAN to be included in EA Sports FC," Masita stated. He also noted that the collaboration will be linked to the national team's preparations for the 2027 Asia Cup, with further joint activities planned to amplify the tournament.

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Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.