Netflix said it will launch a newly reimagined FIFA football simulation game during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, adding a high-profile sports title to its growing games portfolio as it seeks to deepen user engagement beyond film and television.
The game, developed and published by Delphi Interactive, will be available exclusively through Netflix Games and free to existing subscribers. Netflix said the title is designed to be easy to learn and accessible, allowing players to compete solo or online with friends using only a smartphone and a Netflix account.
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The company positioned the release as a way for fans to interact more directly with the World Cup, framing the game as a simplified and joyful interpretation of football that emphasizes fast gameplay rather than complex controls. The project reflects Netflix’s broader push to integrate gaming more closely into its core entertainment offering.
FIFA said the collaboration aligns with its efforts to innovate in football-related digital experiences and to reach a global audience of fans across age groups. The organisation views the game as an important step in expanding the FIFA brand within interactive entertainment, particularly ahead of the 2026 tournament.
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Netflix said the FIFA game will also be playable on select televisions in certain countries, with users able to control gameplay via their phones, alongside other titles already available on its TV-based games catalogue. The company said additional details and wider availability would be announced closer to the 2026 World Cup.
Source: Netflix