FIFA is coming to Netflix Games ahead of the 2026 World Cup

It's official, Netflix has confirmed that FIFA is coming to Netflix Games in time for the FIFA World Cup 2026. The announcement, shared as part of Netflix Tudum’s latest news, marks a major expansion of the platform’s gaming lineup and promises a new football simulation game designed to bring the excitement of the World Cup directly into subscribers’ hands.

A New Era for FIFA Gaming on Streaming Platforms

The upcoming game, developed and published in partnership with Delphi Interactive, represents FIFA’s first major gaming project following the end of its long-standing partnership with EA Sports. Set to launch in summer 2026, the title will be exclusive to Netflix Games, giving Netflix members a fresh way to engage with football alongside their favourite shows and movies.

According to early information and official statements, the Netflix FIFA game is being designed as a fast-to-learn, thrilling-to-master football simulation that fans of all ages can pick up easily. It will be free for Netflix subscribers, with no separate purchase required, and playable solo or online with friends using a smartphone as a controller and in select regions, even playable on TVs through Netflix’s gaming interface.

Netflix Games President Alain Tascan emphasised that the World Cup is shaping up to be the cultural event of 2026, and that giving fans a way to experience the game itself. FIFA President Gianni Infantino described the collaboration as a historic step, aiming to reach billions of fans around the world and expand how people interact with the beloved sport.

What Fans Can Expect

While no official title or release date has yet been announced, the game’s summer 2026 window positions it perfectly alongside the upcoming FIFA World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Early indicators suggest the gameplay will prioritise accessibility and broad appeal rather than deep simulation complexity, potentially opening the sport to players who might not typically engage with traditional football video games.

Well, we have no doubt that football fans in Malaysia who are Netflix subscribers will definitely check it out. Until then, let's wait and see when Netflix releases FIFA on its gaming library. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.