Netflix is expanding its games lineup with the addition of a new FIFA Netflix game, set to arrive in time for the FIFA World Cup 2026.
Announced through Netflix’s Tudum platform, the title will be available exclusively to Netflix members and is being developed and published by Delphi Interactive in partnership with FIFA.
The FIFA Netflix game is described as a football simulation experience designed to coincide with the 2026 global tournament. According to the announcement, the game will launch in summer 2026, aligning with the World Cup schedule, and will be included at no additional cost for Netflix subscribers.
A New FIFA Game Built for Netflix Games
The upcoming FIFA Netflix game marks a new chapter for the FIFA gaming brand following recent shifts in the football gaming landscape. Netflix confirmed that the game is being explicitly reimagined for its Games platform, with an emphasis on accessibility and ease of play.
The press materials state that the game is designed to be fast to learn and playable both solo and online with friends. No gameplay footage, modes, or competitive formats were detailed in the announcement, and Netflix did not release screenshots or performance benchmarks at this stage.
Netflix members will be able to access the FIFA Netflix game on their phones, with online play supported. The company also confirmed that the game will be playable on select TVs in certain countries, with phones used as controllers. A broader rollout is planned over time, though no specific regions or dates were announced.
Partnership Between Netflix, FIFA, and Delphi Interactive
The FIFA Netflix game is being developed and published by Delphi Interactive, a studio working closely with both Netflix Games and FIFA. The announcement frames the collaboration as part of FIFA’s broader efforts to expand its digital gaming presence ahead of the 2026 tournament.
Netflix Games President Alain Tascan described the World Cup as a major cultural event and positioned the game as a way for fans to engage with football during the tournament. FIFA President Gianni Infantino confirmed FIFA’s involvement in the project and stated that the game will be free to Netflix members.
Delphi Interactive executives Casper Daugaard and Andy Kleinman also commented on the partnership, confirming their role in developing the game and positioning it as a global football experience accessible to players of all skill levels. No additional development partners or studios were mentioned.
Netflix Games and Its Growing Platform Strategy
The FIFA Netflix game will join Netflix’s existing games library, which is available to members alongside series and films. Netflix reiterated that its games can be accessed directly through the Netflix app, without separate purchases or downloads from third-party stores.
The announcement also highlights Netflix’s continued push to integrate games more visibly across devices. With millions of users already watching Netflix on TV, the company confirmed that games can now be discovered in the TV interface, expanding beyond mobile-only access.
Netflix did not disclose how the FIFA title fits into its broader sports or gaming roadmap, nor did it announce additional sports games tied to other leagues or tournaments.
Timing With the FIFA World Cup 2026
The release window for the FIFA Netflix game is directly tied to the FIFA World Cup 2026, which will take place across North America. Netflix confirmed that the game is intended to launch during the same summer period as the tournament.
No confirmation was provided regarding official team rosters, licensing details beyond FIFA’s involvement, or whether national teams, stadiums, or tournament modes will be included. Netflix stated that more information will be shared in 2026.
Key Details
- Title: FIFA Netflix game
- Platform: Netflix Games
- Release window: Summer 2026
- Launch timing: In conjunction with the FIFA World Cup 2026
- Availability: Included with a Netflix membership at no additional cost
- Developer & publisher: Delphi Interactive
- Partners: Netflix Games and FIFA
- Genre: Football simulation game
- Play options: Solo play and online play with friends
- Devices: Mobile devices; select TVs in certain countries using phones as controllers
- Global rollout: Expanded availability planned after launch
- Additional details: Gameplay modes, exact release date, and supported regions have not yet been announced
