How Israeli Pop Star Mergui Got a Spot Next to Ed Sheeran
Israeli pop star Mergui achieves major milestone with 'Risk It All' featured on EA Sports FC 26 soundtrack, joining global artists like Ed Sheeran in the prestigious lineup.
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Israeli pop star Mergui is continuing his international rise, scoring a major new career milestone by being featured on the official soundtrack for EA Sports FC 26, the 2026 edition of the popular video game formerly known as FIFA.
The announcement was made official on Monday, revealing that Mergui's song, “Risk It All,” will be included in the game’s highly anticipated soundtrack. This news comes just after the release of his new Hebrew single, "Malach," and as his international hit, "Living Room," continues to break records.
A Star-Studded Lineup
Mergui joins a prestigious list of global artists on the soundtrack album, including world-renowned singer Ed Sheeran, as well as other notable acts like DJO and Dominic Fike. For decades, a spot on the EA Sports soundtrack has been a launching pad for artists, helping songs become massive hits and introducing acts to a global audience. Past soundtracks have helped launch the careers of artists like Imagine Dragons and Blur.
"I'm excited to announce that the song 'Risk It All' has been included in the EA Sports FC soundtrack," Mergui shared in a post on his Instagram account.
The song, a duet with singer Mary Jo, had already been building significant buzz online before its official release. Teasers on social media platforms like TikTok generated over 35,000 uses of the sound and millions of views and likes, cementing its status as a highly anticipated track. The song continues to gain traction on social media and is now receiving airplay abroad.