FIFA is preparing a new chapter in its gaming history with a mobile football title designed to reinvigorate digital football. Developed by Delphi Interactive and launching around the 2026 World Cup, the game will be available exclusively to Netflix subscribers.

FIFA’s split from EA in 2022 did not signal an exit from the video game industry. Since then, the federation has outlined its post-EA strategy, beginning with the lighter, more casual FIFA Heroes. Now, another project has been revealed, this time targeting the traditional sports simulation space with a mobile-focused title backed by an exclusive partnership with Netflix.

The idea is to keep FIFA firmly connected to interactive entertainment while expanding its reach to a broader audience. This upcoming game aims to translate the appeal of football simulations into a mobile-friendly format without losing the essence that fans of the genre expect.

A New Era for Digital Football

Although the game does not yet have an official title or trailer, details shared via an announcement on Netflix’s website confirm that development is being handled by Delphi Interactive. The release window is set to align with the 2026 FIFA World Cup, scheduled to kick off in June next year.

According to the press release, the project is described as a “new, reimagined FIFA simulation game”. The developers promise an experience that captures the excitement and drama of the World Cup in a format that is easy to learn, rewarding to master, and accessible to a wide range of players. At launch, the game will include single-player and online modes.

“All you need is Netflix and your mobile device”, the announcement states, emphasizing that the game will be included at no additional cost for subscribers. FIFA President Gianni Infantino called the initiative a “key milestone in FIFA’s commitment to innovation in football gaming”, with the ambition of reaching millions of players worldwide.

“Our reimagined game truly marks the beginning of a new era for digital football. It will be free for Netflix members and represents a historic step for FIFA”, Infantino said. Meanwhile, representatives from Delphi Interactive stressed that their goal is “to create the most fun, accessible, and global FIFA game ever made”.

With development continuing over the coming months, FIFA, Netflix, and Delphi Interactive are expected to refine the project ahead of its 2026 release. Football game fans will then be able to decide whether this mobile-focused experience can stand alongside, or even replace, the familiar EA Sports FC formula.

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