EA FC and Netflix to feature 2026 World Cup gaming options
CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 11, 2026, 1:13 PM
Last updated Jun 11, 2026

The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be accessible through two primary video game platforms. EA FC, previously known as FIFA, includes a 'World Cup' mode featuring 53 nations, while Netflix is set to release the FIFA World Cup -- Launch Edition, playable on TV and computers using smartphones. This Launch Edition promises arcade-style gameplay with all 48 teams and multiple local players, but offers a different experience than traditional simulation games. Fans of Konami's eFootball series can also engage with a mode simulating the World Cup, although some licensing limitations apply. This marks the third consecutive World Cup without a dedicated high-end game title.
- •2026 World Cup game launching on Netflix on tournament kickoff
- •EA FC features a World Cup mode with 53 teams
- •Konami's eFootball offers an International Cup 2026 mode
- •Recent years saw no traditional high-end World Cup video game
- •Gameplay experiences vary significantly across platforms
- 1:13 PMCBS Sports — Is there a FIFA World Cup 2026 video game? Explaining gaming options for global showcase
"Soccer video games have changed plenty over the years, but here is how you can play the World Cup in a video game in 2026
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