FIFA unveils Netflix game for 2026 World Cup

FIFA will release a new football video game, ‘FIFA World Cup: Launch Edition’, on Netflix Games on June 11, timed to coincide with the start of the 2026 World Cup, the football governing body said on Thursday.

The title will be available exclusively to Netflix subscribers ‌at no additional cost, as world football’s governing body looks to increase fan engagement through its revamped ‌digital ⁠strategy.

Developed in collaboration with Netflix Games and Delphi Interactive, the game is designed as an accessible football simulation, allowing players to participate in the tournament experience.

Players can choose from all 48 teams competing in the World Cup and play matches in the tournament’s 16 stadiums, with more than 1,200 players in the game.

The format uses smartphones as controllers, allowing users to connect to a television by scanning a QR code, FIFA said.

Up to four users can play together.

FIFA said the launch is part of a broader shift in its approach to gaming following the end of its long-running partnership with EA Sports, moving instead to a multi-partner ecosystem aimed at increasing reach across platforms and audiences.

The governing body described the game as the starting point of a longer-term project, with additional features and broader platform support planned after the initial release.

The 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico starts on June 11.

Published on June 4, 2026