FIFA Arrives on Netflix Games in Time for FIFA World Cup 2026

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This summer, as the world gathers to celebrate the FIFA World Cup 2026, fans can playย a newly reimagined FIFA football simulation game exclusively on Netflix Games. The game, developed and published by Delphi Interactive, allows Netflix members to experience the emotion and drama of the tournament in its purest, most joyful form โ€”ย in a format thatโ€™s fast to learn, thrilling to master, and built for anyone to jump in. Plus, you can play solo or with friends online: All you need is Netflix and your phone.

โ€œThe FIFA World Cup is going to be the cultural event of 2026, and now fans will be able to celebrate their fandom by bringing the game right into their living rooms,โ€ said Alain Tascan, President of Games at Netflix. โ€œWe want to bring football back to its roots with somethingย everyone can play with just the touch of a button.โ€ย 

FIFA President Gianni Infantino said, โ€œFIFA is very excited to team up with Netflix Games and Delphi Interactive ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026. This major collaboration is a key milestone in FIFAโ€™s commitment to innovation in the football gaming space, which aspires to reach billions of football fans of all ages everywhere in the world and will be redefining the pure notion of simulation games. Our reimagined game truly marks the beginning of a new era of digital football. It will be available for free to Netflix members and is a great historic step for FIFA.โ€

โ€œFootball is the biggest thing in the world,โ€ says Casper Daugaard, Founder & CEO of Delphi Interactive. โ€œAs lifelong FIFA fans, weโ€™re honored to help usher in the bold next generation and reimagine the future of the franchise. Our mission is simple: Make the FIFA game the most fun, approachable, and global football game ever created.โ€ Andy Kleinman, President of Delphi Interactive, adds, โ€œTogether with FIFA and Netflix Games, Delphi is building a game worthy of the worldโ€™s favorite sport โ€” a game that anyone, anywhere, can pick up and instantly feel the magic of football.โ€ย 

Millions of people already watch Netflix on their TVs, and now you canย play games there too. The new FIFA game will join recently released titlesย as part of a suite of games that Netflix members can find on their TVs, right alongside their favorite shows and movies, using their phones as a controller.ย 

Consider this the opening whistle โ€” more details arrive in 2026.

This game will be available on select TVs in certain countries, with plans to roll out further over time. Read moreย here.

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