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FIFA World Cup video game: the grand return exclusively on Netflix
09.06.2026 • 09h07
The video game institution FIFA Soccer disappeared for a few years only to return to, guess who, Netflix of course.
After 30 years of a seemingly unbreakable collaboration, Electronic Arts and FIFA parted ways in 2022 due to ever-increasing licensing costs. Since then, the legendary FIFA Soccer game has become EA Sports FC. Much to the dismay of many players who desperately want their FIFA! Playable on Smart TVs with a smartphone as a controller. But they can rest assured, because, with perfect timing, FIFA World Cup arrives just in time for the 2026 World Cup. It's possible to play it with a Netflix subscription, as the streaming giant announced its partnership with FIFA at the end of last year. Launched on June 11, the game requires a Netflix subscription, of course, and is played via streaming on the platform's Smart TV app. A version accessible to the general public since no special peripheral is needed; the smartphone acts as a controller. FIFA World Cup, intuitive gameplay from IO Interactive. Developed by IO Interactive (007 First Light), the game aims to be very intuitive, allowing everyone to perform impressive actions without requiring extensive gaming experience. FIFA World Cup is not a static title, as updates will be released regularly to adapt to current tournaments and player preferences.