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| FIFA and Netflix Games are collaborating on a new football game set to launch ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026. |
By Jon Scarr
FIFA is expanding its presence ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 with a new football game coming to Netflix Games. Netflix has announced that a newly reimagined FIFA football game will launch on Netflix Games in time for the tournament, giving Netflix members a new way to play during one of the biggest global sporting events.
The game is being developed and published by Delphi Interactive in collaboration with FIFA and Netflix Games. According to the announcement, it will be available exclusively through Netflix Games and included at no additional cost for Netflix members. The focus is on accessibility, with a design that is fast to learn and built for quick sessions rather than long-term progression systems.
Netflix says the game is meant to capture the emotion and drama of the World Cup while remaining easy to pick up, whether you are playing solo or online with friends.
A different take on FIFA gaming
This upcoming FIFA game is positioned as a football simulation built specifically for Netflix’s gaming platform. Rather than targeting traditional console or PC gamers, the experience is designed around mobile play, with simple controls and short match sessions.
Netflix Games President Alain Tascan described the goal as bringing football back to its roots with something anyone can play using just a phone. FIFA President Gianni Infantino echoed that idea, calling the collaboration a step toward reaching football fans of all ages and expanding how football games are experienced.
Delphi Interactive, the studio behind the project, says its focus is on approachability and global appeal. The team describes the game as something anyone can pick up and immediately understand, without needing deep knowledge of football games or long tutorials.
Playing FIFA on your TV through Netflix
Netflix also confirmed that the FIFA game will be playable on select TVs in certain countries. Netflix members will be able to find games directly on their TV, alongside shows and movies, and use their phones as controllers. If you’re new to the setup, we’ve put together a full guide on how to play Netflix Games on your TV, including supported devices and step-by-step instructions.
The company notes that millions of people already watch Netflix on their TVs, and this FIFA release is part of a broader effort to bring games into that same living room space.
More details coming in 2026
Netflix says this announcement is just the start, with more details expected to arrive in 2026 as the World Cup approaches. No specific release date has been confirmed yet, but the game is currently planned to launch during the World Cup window.
For FIFA, the project adds a new way for its football games to reach audiences ahead of the World Cup. For Netflix, it brings one of the most recognizable sports brands in the world into its growing games lineup.
With the FIFA World Cup 2026 approaching, the game is positioned as a new option for Netflix members who want to play alongside the tournament, whether on a phone or directly from the TV.