FIFA: launch of a football video game in partnership with Netflix ahead of the 2026 World Cup

FIFA and Netflix are to launch a licensed football simulation ahead of the 2026 World Cup that will be available exclusively on the Netflix Games platform, announced the two parties on 17/12/2025.

The title is being developed and published by US studio Delphi Interactive. It will be a television-based game playable solo or online via a smartphone or controller, accessible to Netflix subscribers. The title and release date have not been disclosed.

FIFA, which entered into a multi-year licensing agreement with Football Manager (video game, SEGA Sammy) on 17/10/2025, has no longer been associated with Electronic Arts since 2023, following the non-renewal of the contract that linked the world governing body to the video game publisher since 1993.

• Netflix has acquired the exclusive broadcasting rights, from FIFA, for the Women's World Cup 2027 and the Women's World Cup 2031 for Canada and United States.

"Our reimagined game truly marks the beginning of a new era of digital football" (G. Infantino, FIFA)

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