A new FIFA video game is coming - but it's not what you think

Martin Macdonald

• Updated: 18 Dec 2025 08:33 CST
• 4 min read

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FIFA have announced a return to the video gaming world with a new Netflix partnership set to launch in 2026 in time for the World Cup.

For a couple of decades, the FIFA video games went up against the likes of Pro Evolution Soccer for supremacy in the soccer game market.

However, in 2023, Electronic Arts, the makers of FIFA's games, announced they would be going it alone after apparently growing concerned with the high cost of official licensing.

Thus, EAFC was born to replace FIFA.

Football's governing body will help develop a new game that will be available exclusively on Netflix after being made by Delphi Interactive.

Users will be able to play the new football game on iOS, Android and select television devices.

A statement confirmed that: “When the world gathers to celebrate the FIFA World Cup 2026, fans can play a newly reimagined FIFA football simulation game exclusively on Netflix Games.

"Users can experience the emotion and drama of the tournament in its purest, most joyful form: fast to learn, thrilling to master, and built for anyone to jump in. Fun will be just a click away, and anyone can play - solo or with their friends online. All you need is Netflix and your phone.”

FIFA is changing the game.

Get ready for a newly reimagined FIFA football simulation game developed by Delphi Interactive exclusively on Netflix Games this summer — just in time for FIFA World Cup 2026™. pic.twitter.com/i4SRfbKrd7

— Netflix (@netflix) December 17, 2025

FIFA, Netflix, Delphi Interactive statements

FIFA President Gianni Infantino said: “FIFA is very excited to team up with Netflix Games and Delphi Interactive ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026. This major collaboration is a key milestone in FIFA’s commitment to innovation in the football gaming space, which aspires to reach billions of football fans of all ages everywhere in the world and will be redefining the pure notion of simulation games. Our reimagined game truly marks the beginning of a new era of digital football. It will be available for free to Netflix members and is a great historic step for FIFA.”

Alain Tascan, President of Games at Netflix, explained: “The FIFA World Cup is going to be the cultural event of 2026, and now fans will be able to celebrate their fandom by bringing the game right into their living rooms. We want to bring football back to its roots with something everyone can play with just the touch of a button.”

Casper Daugaard, Founder and CEO of Delphi Interactive, said: “Football is the biggest thing in the world. As lifelong FIFA fans, we’re honoured to help usher in the bold, next generation and reimagine the future of the franchise. Our mission is simple: make the FIFA game the most fun, approachable, and global football game ever created.”

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