FIFA will launch a new football video game on Netflix Games on June 11, timed to coincide with the opening of the 2026 World Cup.
The game, titled “FIFA World Cup: Inaugural Edition,” will be available at no extra cost to Netflix subscribers. It was developed in partnership with Netflix Games and Delfí Interactive, and is designed as an accessible football simulation for casual players and existing subscribers alike.
Players can choose from all 48 teams in the tournament, compete across 16 official World Cup stadiums, and pick from a roster of more than 1,200 players. The game uses smartphones as controllers, with users connecting to a television by scanning a QR code. Up to four people can play simultaneously.
FIFA said the launch is part of a broader shift in its approach to gaming following the end of its long-running partnership with EA Sports. The governing body is now building what it describes as a multi-partner ecosystem, aimed at expanding its reach across platforms and audiences.
FIFA positioned the game as a starting point rather than a finished product, with additional features and wider platform support planned beyond the initial release.
The 2026 World Cup kicks off in the United States, Canada, and Mexico on June 11.
