The Canadian women are ranked 11th in the world by FIFA, compared to No. While EA has yet to announce the men's national teams in the new game, Canada was not one of the 47 squads in 'FIFA 15.' The Canadian women appear to have it over their male counterparts. 'They are exhilarating players and exude heart and courage on the pitch, and we are extremely proud to be working with them this year.' 'As soon as we knew women's national teams were joining 'FIFA 16,' we immediately recognized that Christine and Alex would be the perfect cover athletes based on their accomplishments and what they represent for their respective countries and the sport of women's soccer,' said David Pekush, senior manager of North America marketing for EA Sports. The women's teams will 'compete exclusively' against each other in the game, according to EA Sports. will be available to play in several game modes including Kick Off, an offline tournament, as well as online friendly matches. Teams from Canada, Australia, Brazil, China, England, France, Germany, Italy, Mexico, Spain, Sweden, and the U.S. The video game developer announced in late May that the new version of the game would feature 12 women's national teams for the first time in the 22-year history of the franchise. 'I'm thrilled that EA Sports is celebrating female athletes in 'FIFA 16.' To be featured in the game and to promote women's soccer with Alex is really special and another exciting step for women in sports.' 'This year's World Cup showcased the unbelievable talent and skill in women's soccer,' Sinclair said in a statement. They join Australian Steph Catley, who will be showcased in Australia, as the first women to appear as the face of the hit video game franchise. international striker Alex Morgan will be on the American cover with Messi.

Canadian soccer captain Christine Sinclair is not just in the game, she's on the cover.ĮA Sports announced Monday that the 32-year-old from Burnaby, B.C., will share the Canadian cover of 'FIFA 16' with Barcelona star Lionel Messi.

Fifa 16 cover