FIFA is set to debut a brand‑new football video game, titled FIFA World Cup: Launch Edition, on its newly launched Netflix Games platform on June 11, just as the 2026 World Cup kicks off across three North American nations.
Exclusive to Netflix subscribers
The title will be available at no extra cost to anyone who already holds a Netflix subscription, marking a strategic move to embed FIFA’s digital content directly within the streaming giant’s ecosystem.
Developed in collaboration with Netflix Games and Delphi Interactive, the game will feature all 48 national teams that will contest the tournament, as well as 16 of the host stadiums spread across the United States, Canada and Mexico.
Gameplay innovations
Players can assemble squads from the full roster of 48 countries and compete on faithfully recreated venues, while more than 1,200 individual athletes are included in the roster.
What sets this release apart is the control scheme: the game uses smartphones as controllers, allowing users to connect to a television by scanning a QR code and to play together with up to three friends in the same match.
The launch forms part of a wider shift in FIFA’s approach to gaming, moving away from a single‑partner model with EA Sports toward a multi‑partner ecosystem designed to reach broader audiences across platforms.
Industry observers note that the timing aligns with the global spotlight on the 2026 World Cup, offering a teaser of the tournament’s digital experience before the first ball is kicked.