Following the initial announcement, FIFA has shared more on its Netflix Games partnership for a 2026 World Cup football sim, stressing digital accessibility. Updates include Netflix's sports push and revised World Cup ticket pricing.
FIFA confirmed details of its December 19, 2025, partnership with Netflix Games for an exclusive football simulation game launching summer 2026, aligning with the World Cup across the US, Canada, and Mexico. Developed by Delphi Interactive, the title targets Netflix's subscriber base on mobile and TVs at no extra cost—FIFA's first major licensing deal post-EA split.
A FIFA spokesperson described the shift as reflecting a "modernised view of the football video game market, prioritising distribution through existing digital ecosystems over standalone monetisation."
For Netflix, the game bolsters its gaming and sports strategy, following exclusive US rights to the 2027 and 2031 FIFA Women’s World Cups and nearly 800,000 daily signups from the 2024 Logan Paul-Mike Tyson boxing event.
Separately, FIFA revised 2026 World Cup ticket policies amid fan backlash over variable premium pricing, adding reduced-price seats to enhance accessibility while meeting revenue goals as a non-profit.
