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Netflix has officially announced the development of a new FIFA-licensed soccer game in a move that brings the FIFA brand back to the video game scene after being absent from the sector since the end of the long-term partnership with EA Sports.
According to a report published by FootballGamingZone, the game will be released exclusively through Netflix Games ahead of the 2026 World Cup hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Despite constant speculation about 2K working on a new soccer game, Netflix was the entity that announced the first actual collaboration with FIFA.
The new game is being developed and published by Delphi Interactive and aims to deliver a simplified and seamless experience that will allow Netflix subscribers to experience the emotion and excitement of the tournament in its purest and most enjoyable form, according to the official statement.
Netflix described the game as easy to learn, fun to master and designed for all players with support for both single-player and online play. Players will only need a Netflix subscription and a smartphone to access the experience at no additional cost.
Gianni Infantino, President of FIFA, expressed his enthusiasm for the collaboration, emphasizing that the partnership with Netflix Games and Delphi Interactive represents an important milestone in FIFA’s path towards innovation in soccer games and explained that the goal is to reach billions of fans around the world and redefine the concept of soccer simulation games in the digital age.
Infantino added that the new game marks the beginning of a new era of digital soccer, noting that it will be available for free to Netflix subscribers, calling the move a historic milestone for FIFA.
More details will be revealed in 2026, and while no exact release date has been set, the game is expected to be released before June 11, 2026, the opening match of the World Cup between Mexico and South Africa.
The announcement reflects Netflix’s growing push to strengthen its presence in the video game market, with one of the biggest names in soccer investing to create a new experience aimed at a wide global audience.
