FIFA and Netflix Announce New Free Football Game
FIFA Partners with Netflix to Launch New Football Game for World Cup 2026
Football fans can look forward to summer 2026, as FIFA and Netflix have officially announced a brand new football game that will launch alongside the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The upcoming title will be available exclusively through Netflix Games and will be free to play for all Netflix members. Development is being handled by Delphi Interactive, with the goal of bringing the excitement of the world’s biggest football tournament to mobile devices in an accessible and easy to enjoy format.
The key concept behind this project is a reimagining of football games with a strong focus on fun and accessibility. Whether players are dedicated gamers or casual football fans, the game is designed to be easy to pick up and play. It will support both solo play and online matches with friends, requiring nothing more than a Netflix membership and a smartphone to get started.
Alain Tascan, President of Games at Netflix, described the 2026 World Cup as one of the largest cultural events in the world. He stated that bringing FIFA to the Netflix platform allows fans to celebrate their passion for football directly from home, with simple touch controls that return the sport to its core sense of enjoyment.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino also shared his enthusiasm, calling the collaboration a major step forward in using innovation to reach billions of football fans worldwide. According to him, this new FIFA game is intended to mark the beginning of a new era in digital football, where anyone can play for free as part of their Netflix subscription.
The development team at Delphi Interactive, led by Casper Daugaard and Andy Kleinman, expressed their honor in shaping the next chapter of such a globally recognized franchise. The game is being built around the idea that football should be accessible to everyone, anywhere, without complex barriers or complicated systems.
Beyond mobile devices, Netflix is also planning to expand the experience to television screens. The company aims to bring the new FIFA game to its TV game library, allowing players to use their smartphones as controllers. This feature is expected to roll out gradually on selected devices and regions, with more details to be shared closer to 2026.
With the World Cup as its backdrop and free access for Netflix members, this new FIFA title is positioned to become a major entry point for football fans looking to experience the sport in a fresh and inclusive digital format.
 Origin: Netflix
