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FIFA unveils Netflix World Cup game timed for 2026 tournament kickoff
The free game lets Netflix subscribers play all 48 World Cup teams and will add daily challenges tied to real tournament results.
- On Thursday, FIFA announced that "FIFA World Cup Launch Edition." will debut on Netflix Games on June 11, coinciding with the 2026 World Cup kickoff in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
- Developed by Delphi Interactive and Netflix Games in collaboration with FIFA, the "streamlined football simulation game" serves as a beginner-friendly alternative to titles from FIFA's now-ended partnership with Electronic Arts.
- Users can control any of the 1,248 players from 48 teams across 16 World Cup stadiums, with the format allowing up to four people to play using smartphones as controllers.
- Netflix will make its biggest push into gaming with this free title, updated daily with challenges tied to real-world tournament results throughout the competition.
- Following the World Cup, the game will "evolve over time," with plans for additions tied to next year's Women World Cup as part of a longer-term project FIFA described.
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FIFA unveils Netflix World Cup game timed for 2026 tournament kickoff
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‘FIFA World Cup’ Video Game to Launch on Netflix With Daily Updates Based on Real Tournament Results
Netflix will make its biggest push into the gaming industry so far with the debut of “FIFA World Cup Launch Edition” June 11. Created by “007 First Light” developer Delphi Interactive and Netflix Games in collaboration with FIFA, “FIFA World Cup” is described as a “streamlined football simulation game” that only requires having Netflix queued up on your TV and a phone to act as your controller. Essentially, it’s meant to be far more beginner…
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