FIFA and Netflix announced a new AAA soccer simulator exclusively for mobile devices ahead of the 2026 World Cup
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FIFA and Netflix delivered an unexpected blow in the gaming industry with the announcement of a new soccer simulator.
The title will arrive before the 2026 World Cup, will be exclusive to Netflix Games, and will not be handled by 2K Games, as had been speculated.
FIFA y Netflix dieron un golpe inesperado en la industria del gaming
A new FIFA exclusive to Netflix
The Fédération Internationale de Football Association confirmed that the video game will be included at no extra cost within the Netflix subscription.
It will be playable from a cellphone and streamed directly to a television, with a focus on quick and accessible matches.
The launch is scheduled for before June 11, 2026, the opening date of the World Cup. The game will be exclusive to mobile devices through Netflix Games.
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Delphi Interactive, the studio behind the project
The development will be handled by Delphi Interactive, a studio founded in 2020 in California. Although it has not yet released commercial games, the company presents itself as a creator of AAA titles based on major licenses.
According to what Delphi explained on its official website, its model seeks to reduce development risks and costs. The idea is to align license owners, creatives, and developers in a single process.
Delphi Interactive, el estudio detrás del proyecto
What the new soccer simulator will be like
For now there are no images or gameplay, but there is a clear concept: a FIFA that is simple and accessible.
Alain Tascan, president of Netflix Games, stated that it will be played "with just the press of a button".
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Gianni Infantino, FIFA's president, stated that the game will seek to reach millions of people around the world. From Delphi, its CEO Casper Daugaard promised "the most fun and global soccer video game in history".
FIFA's future after the split with EA
After the end of the agreement with Electronic Arts in 2023, FIFA began a new digital strategy.
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This project with Netflix adds to other announcements such as FIFA Rivals and agreements with management titles.
