Summary
The popular FIFA video game series will return in 2026 through Netflix, four years after ending its partnership with Electronic Arts (EA). Netflix will work with Delphi Interactive to develop the new game, which will be available to play through the Netflix app on mobile devices and some TVs.
Key Facts
- The FIFA video game is set to return in 2026, with Netflix securing the rights.
- FIFA ended its long-standing partnership with EA in 2023.
- Delphi Interactive will develop and publish the new FIFA game.
- Players can access the game on iOS and Android devices via the Netflix app and some TVs.
- EA rebranded its version of the game series to EA Sports FC in 2023.
- The FIFA game series originally released by EA in 1993 had about 150 million players.
- FIFA President Gianni Infantino expressed excitement about the collaboration with Netflix for the 2026 World Cup.
- Delphi Interactive is also working on a new James Bond video game.
