FIFA Is Bringing Its Football Game Back, This Time on Netflix Games

A new FIFA football video game is officially on the way, and this time, it won’t be landing on consoles or PCs first. Instead, FIFA’s long-running gaming brand is making a comeback as a mobile-focused title launching exclusively on Netflix Games, timed around the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Netflix confirmed the announcement on Wednesday, positioning the game as a reimagined take on the FIFA franchise rather than a direct continuation of what players may remember from the EA Sports era.

FIFA Returns to Gaming After the EA Split

This marks the first official FIFA-branded game since FIFA 23, which was released before FIFA and Electronic Arts ended their three-decade partnership in 2022. Since then, EA has carried on with its football titles under the EA Sports FC name, while FIFA has been clear that it wanted to bring its own licensed game back to the market.

That plan is now taking shape with Netflix Games. The upcoming title will carry the official FIFA name and will be tied directly to the 2026 World Cup, which kicks off on June 11 across the US, Canada, and Mexico.

Netflix and FIFA haven’t shared an exact release date yet, but the mobile game is expected to arrive around the tournament window.

Developed by Delphi Interactive

The new FIFA game is being developed and published by Delphi Interactive, a studio that describes itself as a AAA developer. On its website, Delphi Interactive calls itself the team behind projects like 007 First Light, developed in collaboration with IO Interactive, and positions this FIFA project as a full rethinking of football simulation on mobile.

According to Netflix, the game will allow subscribers to play solo or with friends online, with no additional cost beyond a Netflix subscription. There’s no word yet on game modes, licensing depth, or whether real-world clubs and players will be included at launch.

A Mobile-First Take on Football

This FIFA title is clearly being built with accessibility in mind. Netflix confirmed the game will be playable on mobile devices, and also on select TVs in certain countries. That suggests simplified controls, likely built around touch inputs rather than the complex systems seen in console football games like EA Sports FC.

Netflix Games president Alain Tascan said the goal is to make football easy to pick up and play, focusing on broad appeal rather than hardcore simulation. FIFA president Gianni Infantino echoed that sentiment, calling the project the start of a new phase for digital football experiences.

Still, Netflix hasn’t shared gameplay footage or screenshots yet, so it’s hard to judge how deep or arcade-like the experience will be.

What We Don’t Know Yet

For now, details are limited. There’s no confirmation on licensing scope, visuals, or how closely the game will mirror traditional FIFA mechanics. Netflix says more information will be shared in 2026, closer to launch.

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