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FIFA Returns to Gaming With Netflix-Exclusive Football Simulation Launching in Summer 2026

The Delphi Interactive project marks a mobile- and TV-first pivot for the franchise after FIFA’s split from EA.

Overview

  • Timed to the FIFA World Cup 2026, the game will debut next summer as part of Netflix Games for subscribers at no additional cost.
  • Players will access it via the Netflix app on iOS and Android and on select TVs, using a smartphone as the controller for solo or online play.
  • The release is exclusive to Netflix Games, with no standalone launch announced for PlayStation, Xbox, or PC.
  • Delphi Interactive, a California-based studio also involved with IO Interactive’s 007: First Light, will develop and publish the title.
  • Key details remain undisclosed, including the official name and fuller gameplay systems, and Netflix says more information will arrive in 2026 along with a phased TV rollout by region.