Here are the latest developments on FIFA World Cup video games as of now.
What’s new
- Netflix is reportedly launching a FIFA-branded World Cup game in summer 2026, developed by Delphi Interactive, with mobile play and cross-platform potential for Netflix subscribers. This marks FIFA’s first major standalone World Cup adaptation outside traditional EA partnerships.[1][2]
- In addition, FIFA has been pursuing licensing partnerships for World Cup content through other publishers, including a World Cup mode with Football Manager, as part of a broader strategy to diversify football gaming beyond EA’s titles. This signals ongoing expansion beyond the EA Sports ecosystem.[5][1]
Context and expectations
- The 2026 World Cup timing provides a natural window for a new World Cup-specific experience, especially given FIFA’s split from EA Sports in recent years. Observers expect the Netflix title to focus on accessible, casual play suited to a broad audience, with potential companion modes or online play to leverage the World Cup fever.[2][1]
- EA Sports FC 26 (and successors) remains a major contemporary football game, with ongoing patches and updates, and there is speculation about World Cup–themed content or special events within EA’s titles, though not a dedicated World Cup installment in the EA lineup.[4]
Representative examples
- Netflix World Cup game: a mobile-leaning, Netflix-exclusive title announced to align with the 2026 World Cup window; players can use smartphones and potentially play solo or online with friends. This is part of FIFA’s broader licensing push for diverse partners.[2]
- Football Manager World Cup mode: FIFA has explored a fully licensed World Cup mode via a partnership with Football Manager, indicating cross-franchise collaboration to capture the World Cup experience across different game styles.[1]
Note on sources
- The above reflects reporting from late 2025 and early 2026 about FIFA’s licensing strategy and Netflix collaboration, as well as ongoing discussions around World Cup content in other football games.[5][1][2]
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Sources
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