Netflix to Launch Exclusive ‘FIFA World Cup: Launch Edition’ Game on June 11; Features Smartphone Integration
Netflix will release "FIFA World Cup: Launch Edition" on 11 June to coincide with the tournament. The game, included with a subscription, features 48 teams and 16 stadiums. Players use their smartphones as controllers via a QR code. Initially launching in 20 countries, including the UK and US, Netflix plans to expand availability over time.
Netflix is expanding its gaming catalogue with the introduction of "FIFA World Cup: Launch Edition," a new football title set to go live on 11 June, coinciding with the opening day of the 2026 tournament. The game will be available at no extra cost to existing Netflix subscribers and is designed specifically for its television gaming platform, allowing users to utilise their smartphones as controllers.
FIFA World Cup Launch Edition Gameplay Experience and Features
The game enables players to compete using any of the 48 national teams participating in the 2026 World Cup. The title features 16 real-world stadiums and provides access to a full roster of 1,248 players featured in the official competition. Supporting up to four players simultaneously, the game is designed to facilitate local multiplayer sessions, enabling friends and family to compete on the same television screen. GTA 6 Launch Date: Industry Publishers Scramble To Reshuffle Release Calendars To Avoid ‘Rockstar Black Hole’ Ahead of November 19 Launch.
FIFA World Cup Launch Edition Game Availability and Platform Requirements
At launch, the Netflix TV gaming service will be supported in 20 countries, including the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and Australia, among others. To begin playing, users must open the Games tab on their television and scan an on-screen QR code with their mobile device to sync their smartphone as a controller. While the current release is limited to these select regions, Netflix has stated that it plans to expand platform and country support in the future as the service grows. JioBLAST, Esports Foundation Kick Off Nationwide VALORANT Showmatches Under ‘India Rising: Road to EWC’ Initiative.
Netflix's A Long-term Gaming Strategy
Netflix describes this release as the "Kickoff" of a broader, long-term initiative within its gaming division. The company noted that while the "Launch Edition" offers a high-energy experience tailored for the tournament, the platform is expected to evolve with additional features and content over time. A limited testing phase for the title has already commenced in Brazil ahead of the global rollout.
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