Here’s the latest on FIFA World Cup video games as of 2026:
Netflix-led FIFA project for World Cup 2026: A new FIFA-branded football simulation is planned as a mobile-centric title developed by Delphi Interactive, released exclusively on Netflix Games around the 2026 World Cup window. The game is described as a football simulation playable on smartphones and via Netflix devices, with online and offline modes, and it marks FIFA’s shift away from a single EA-backed title. This represents FIFA’s effort to re-enter the gaming space after ending its long-running arrangement with EA Sports. [Source coverage discusses Netflix collaboration, release timing tied to World Cup 2026, and the club-by-club licensing implications][1][2][4]
World Cup-focused modes in EA Sports titles: Even after the EA Sports split, there is broad expectation that EA Sports FC 26 (and its updates) would feature World Cup-themed content, such as temporary World Cup modes, event cards, or offline tournaments, to capitalize on the global tournament audience. This reflects the industry pattern of maintaining World Cup tie-ins across multiple platforms and publishers.[3][4]
Other FIFA-related gaming developments: The broader landscape continues to include ongoing collaborations and licensing changes, with FIFA pursuing multiple licensing arrangements for future football simulations and related experiences, ranging from arcade and mobile formats to licensed stadiums and player likenesses for upcoming titles.[4]
YouTube/rumor channels and press coverage: Various outlets and video content speculate about competing titles (e.g., EA Sports FC 26 updates and potential features) and the interplay with FIFA’s own new projects, though specifics can vary and official confirmation should be sourced from FIFA/partner announcements.[6][9]
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