FIFA and Netflix launch beta for official 2026 World Cup video game
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- FIFA and Netflix Games have announced the official video game for the 2026 World Cup, set to launch on June 11.
- A beta version is currently available in Brazil, with users sharing gameplay footage and menu screens.
- The game, titled 'FIFA World Cup: Launch Edition', will be accessible to Netflix subscribers at no extra cost on mobile and TV devices.
FIFA and Netflix Games are launching the official video game for the 2026 World Cup, which will be held in the United States, Mexico, and Canada. The game, simply titled "FIFA World Cup: Launch Edition," is scheduled for release on June 11, exactly one week before the tournament begins.
Early in-game footage has been revealed through a trailer, offering a glimpse of the title developed by Delphi Interactive. This marks the first World Cup game since EA Sports lost the FIFA license in 2023. A beta version is already accessible to users in Brazil, where players have shared screenshots, gameplay clips, and navigated through team selection menus.
The game will be available through the Netflix Games platform. It will be included at no additional cost for all Netflix subscribers, making it accessible on both mobile devices and televisions. This collaboration brings a major sporting event's video game to a widely used streaming platform.
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