Netflix to Launch FIFA Game Ahead of 2026 World Cup

With anticipation building for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Netflix Games is preparing to bring football to its gaming library. Launching this summer, the title will be available exclusively to Netflix Games users. Developed and published by Delphi Interactive, its release is timed to align with the global tournament.

This move comes four years after EA lost the official FIFA license, leaving mobile players without a proper, FIFA-endorsed football simulation. The new game aims to capture the authentic emotional journey of the World Cup, from its thrilling peaks to its dramatic lows.

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The upcoming game is designed to be easy to learn, satisfying to master, and adaptable to different play styles. Netflix subscribers can dive into solo play or compete with friends online, with the only requirement being an active Netflix membership.

Netflix Games President Alain Tascan has labeled the 2026 FIFA World Cup as one of the year's landmark cultural events. His stated goal is to return football gaming to its core essence, creating an experience accessible to anyone with a simple tap on their screen.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino sees the partnership with Netflix Games and Delphi Interactive as a significant leap forward in innovating football gaming. He believes this collaboration will engage billions of fans globally, spanning all age groups.

Delphi Interactive Founder and CEO Casper Daugaard highlights football's unparalleled worldwide appeal. He explains that Delphi's mission is to craft a game that is fun, inclusive, and accessible to a global audience.

This collaboration between FIFA, Netflix Games, and Delphi Interactive seeks to distill the universal spirit of football into a game that resonates instantly with players everywhere. Following Netflix's recent expansion of game support to TVs using phones as controllers, the new FIFA title will join other recent additions to the platform.

While awaiting its release, you can explore other Netflix Games titles available on the Google Play Store.

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