New Delhi: Netflix has recently announced its partnership with FIFA to launch the latest football simulation game that will be available exclusively through Netflix Games. The title is also expected to arrive in time for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and will be accessible to Netflix subscribers without any additional purchase. According to the company, the game is being developed and published by Delphi Interactive and is positioned as a reimagined football experience designed to be easy to pick up while still offering competitive depth. The company has also confirmed that the game will be playable both solo and online with friends.
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
Netflix also stated that the upcoming football game will be exclusive to Netflix Games, and it will require an active subscription to play. While it will support mobile devices, the company has also confirmed that the game can be played on TVs, with the user’s phone acting as the controller. The TV-based experience will be available on select TV models in certain countries initially, with wider rollout planned over time. The game is being developed by Delphi Interactive, the studio which is also involved in development work on 007 First Light, a title scheduled to launch on PC and consoles in March 2026.
Details about the gameplay remain limited, but Netflix and FIFA have described the project as a newly reimagined FIFA football simulation game. According to Netflix, the aim is to deliver a format that is quick to learn and accessible, while still offering enough depth to remain engaging over time. While Netflix has not confirmed the official name of the upcoming football game, it is likely that the title will include FIFA branding. This would mark a notable return of the FIFA name in video games following the end of FIFA’s partnership with EA Sports.
EA Sports rebranded its football franchise as EA Sports FC starting with the FC 24 in 2023, after ending its 30-year licensing agreement with FIFA. While the EA Sports FC series retained most major leagues, teams and players, the FIFA name itself has been absent from mainstream football games since then.
