The game will be available exclusively to Netflix subscribers at no additional cost, as FIFA seeks to expand the scope of fan interaction through its updated digital strategy.
The game was developed in partnership with Netflix Games and Delphi Interactive, and is designed to be an easy-to-use football simulation that allows game players and platform users to participate in the tournament experience.
Players will be able to choose from all 48 teams participating in the World Cup, and play matches in 16 stadiums in the tournament, with more than 1,200 players in the game.
This model uses smartphones as controllers, allowing users to connect to the TV by scanning a QR code, according to FIFA, and up to four users can play together.
FIFA said that the launch forms part of a broader shift in its approach to gaming after the end of its long-term partnership with EA Sports, moving instead to a multi-partner ecosystem aimed at expanding its reach across platforms and audiences.
FIFA described the game as a starting point for a long-term project, with additional features and broader support for platforms, which is planned after the initial release.
It is noteworthy that the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico begins on June 11.
