Netflix kicks off FIFA football game ahead of World Cup 2026

California, United States — Netflix has announced a reimagined FIFA football simulation game that will debut exclusively on Netflix Games ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026.

Developed and published by Delphi Interactive, the game is designed to capture the emotion and drama of the tournament in a fast, accessible format that is easy to learn and engaging to master. 

Netflix members will be able to play solo or online with friends using only their mobile phones, with the game included as part of their existing subscription.

“The 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,” said Alain Tascan, president of Games at Netflix.

Tascan added, “We want to bring football back to its roots with something everyone can play with just the touch of a button.”

FIFA president Gianni Infantino said, “FIFA is very excited to team up with Netflix Games and Delphi Interactive ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026.”

Infantino highlighted, “This major collaboration is a key milestone in FIFA’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.”

The FIFA title will also form part of Netflix’s growing TV-based games offering, allowing members to play directly on supported televisions using their phones as controllers, alongside other recently released games. 

Casper Daugaard, founder and CEO of Delphi Interactive underscored how Football is ‘biggest thing in the world’, adding, “As lifelong FIFA fans, we’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.” 

Andy Kleinman, president of Delphi Interactive, further added, “Together with FIFA and Netflix Games, Delphi is building a game worthy of the world’s favorite sport—a game that anyone, anywhere, can pick up and instantly feel the magic of football.”

The game will initially be available on select TVs in certain countries, with a wider rollout planned over time. 

“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,” Infantino concluded.