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Netflix to launch FIFA football game ahead of 2026 World Cup: What to anticipate

Published On Thu, 18 Dec 2025
Amrita Kulkarni
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Netflix has announced a collaboration with FIFA to release a new football simulation game, which will be available exclusively through Netflix Games. The game is expected to launch ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 and will be accessible to Netflix subscribers at no extra cost. Developed and published by Delphi Interactive, the game aims to offer a fresh football experience that is easy to pick up while maintaining competitive depth. It will feature both solo and online multiplayer modes, allowing players to compete with friends.

The upcoming football game will be exclusive to Netflix Games and will require an active subscription to play. While it will support mobile devices, Netflix has confirmed that the game can also be played on TVs, using the player’s phone as a controller. Initially, the TV-based version will be available on select models in certain countries, with a broader rollout planned later. Delphi Interactive, the studio behind the game, is also working on 007 First Light, set to release on PC and consoles in March 2026.

Netflix has not revealed an official release date or the game’s title but confirmed it will arrive before the FIFA World Cup 2026, starting in June. Gameplay details are still scarce, but the project has been described as a “newly reimagined FIFA football simulation game,” designed to be accessible yet engaging over time.

Although the official name hasn’t been confirmed, the game is likely to carry the “FIFA” branding, marking a return of the FIFA name in video games after EA Sports’ 30-year partnership with FIFA ended. EA Sports rebranded its football franchise as EA Sports FC with FC 24 in 2023, retaining major leagues, teams, and players, but without the FIFA branding.

Disclaimer: This image is taken from Netflix.