FIFA will publish a new football video game, FIFA World Cup: Launch Edition, on Netflix Games starting June 11, 2026, the same day the 2026 World Cup kicks off in the United States, Canada, and Mexico [1, 2, 3, 4]. The game will be available exclusively to Netflix subscribers at no extra cost [1, 2, 3, 4].
The game features all 48 national teams competing in the tournament, 16 stadiums, and 1,248 players according to the developer [3]. It is designed as a simplified football simulation that focuses on speed, fluid gameplay, and fun multiplayer action [1, 2, 3, 4]. Up to four players can join matches together. Players use their smartphones as controllers by scanning a QR code to connect to a TV [1, 2, 3, 4].
Developed by California-based Delphi Interactive with collaboration from Refactor Games, the title marks a break from FIFA's long-standing partnership with EA Sports. Instead, FIFA is shifting toward a multi-partner gaming ecosystem [1, 2, 3, 4]. Netflix described the launch edition as a starting point that "will evolve over time but gives the immediate rush of playing along during this historic World Cup event" [4].
The game currently supports English and Chinese languages. Developers plan ongoing updates, further features, and expanded platform availability beyond Netflix Games in the future [1, 2, 3, 4]. The launch aligns with the tournament’s opening day, June 11, 2026.
This release is the first significant FIFA-branded video game tied to the World Cup available exclusively through Netflix, aiming to engage the global audience both on and off the pitch [1, 2, 3, 4].
