FIFA's next announced simulation game is being developed and published by Delphi Interactive for Netflix Games, with a 2026 release planned around the men's World Cup. Netflix says members will play on supported televisions and use a phone as the controller, extending the service's party-game control model to football.
What has been confirmed
The announcement confirms solo play and online play with friends. It does not yet provide a release day, supported-country list, detailed modes, team and league licensing, cross-play rules or a conventional console and PC version. The safest description is therefore a new FIFA-branded Netflix game, not a direct continuation of Electronic Arts' former FIFA series.
What it means for readers
Access is included with a Netflix membership according to the announcement. Netflix also says television games are available only on select TVs in certain countries, with expansion planned over time. A subscriber whose app lacks the Games row should not assume the title will appear on that hardware at launch.
Using a phone removes the need to pair a separate gamepad, which could make local access easier during the tournament. It also makes device support, network stability and phone battery practical parts of the experience. Delphi has not yet explained whether the control layout will favor touch gestures, virtual buttons or simplified assisted play.
What remains unconfirmed
The largest unanswered question is scope. FIFA and Netflix describe the project as approachable but have not shown enough to assess simulation depth, monetization beyond membership, competitive integrity or long-term support. Until gameplay and launch details arrive, readers should treat the current information as an access announcement rather than a purchase or platform recommendation.
How to verify the details
Before trying the game, confirm the Netflix app is current and that its Games row appears on the exact television or mobile device you intend to use. Catalog pages can describe a title that has not reached every device, account profile or country. Netflix's own title page and in-app listing should take priority over third-party compatibility lists.
Access details can change after launch as Netflix expands television gaming and updates its mobile catalog. Keep a separate paid edition installed until save compatibility is confirmed, and never assume a phone-controlled TV title supports a conventional gamepad. NexusGG will update this guide when Netflix publishes materially different requirements or availability.
