Screengrab of FIFA World Cup: Launch Edition game interface featuring the official FIFA World Cup and Netflix Games logos. — FIFA World Cup: Launch Edition arrives exclusively on Netflix Games on June 11, featuring all 48 tournament teams.

Netflix Games Debuts ‘FIFA World Cup: Launch Edition’ to Transform Living Rooms Into Stadiums

Netflix will launch the “FIFA World Cup: Launch Edition” game exclusively on June 11, 2026, coinciding with the start of the historic tournament. This streamlined football simulation allows members to use their smartphones as controllers to play with 48 national teams across 16 real-world stadiums.

RMN Stars Games Desk
New Delhi | June 6, 2026

As global anticipation builds for the FIFA World Cup 2026, Netflix has announced a major expansion into sports gaming with the exclusive release of FIFA World Cup: Launch Edition. Arriving on June 11, the title aims to bring the “thrill of the pitch” directly to subscribers’ living rooms at no additional cost beyond their standard membership.

The game introduces a “new direction” for FIFA titles, prioritizing accessibility and immediate “high-energy” gameplay. Designed as a streamlined football simulation, it is built to be “fast, fluid, and fun” for up to four players, regardless of their prior experience with video games.

A standout feature of this release is its innovative control scheme: your phone serves as the controller while your TV acts as the stadium. Players can initiate a match by launching the game on their TV and scanning a QR code with their mobile device. Once connected, simple swipe gestures allow users to pass, shoot, and pull off incredible plays with the world’s top athletes.

The “Launch Edition” offers a comprehensive tournament experience, featuring:

48 national teams representing every participant in the 2026 tournament.
16 real-world stadiums meticulously recreated for the digital pitch.
A massive roster of 1,248 individual players to control.

According to the sources, the game represents a “Kickoff” for Netflix, implying the title will evolve over time following its initial release during the World Cup.

Starting today, a limited test of the game is underway in Brazil. Upon the full June 11 release, the game will be available on TVs in 20 countries, including the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Mexico, and Australia, with further international rollouts planned.