FOX on Games - Video Game News & Industry Analysis | Netflix FIFA World Cup Game

FOX on Games - Video Game News & Industry Analysis | Netflix FIFA World Cup Game

June 7, 2026 · 1 min · Season 1 · Episode 1652

About this episode

The episode discusses Netflix's new FIFA World Cup game and its implications for the gaming industry.

World Cup fever is officially hitting the United States, and Netflix is capitalizing on the soccer hype in a massive way. With EA Sports shifting away from the FIFA partnership, Netflix has stepped in to secure the official license for the Men's World Cup 2026. FIFA World Cup: Launch Edition arrives on June 11, introducing streamlined mobile controls that allow subscribers to pass, shoot, and manage matches across their favorite screens with zero microtransactions. We break down how the game will update daily based on real-life tournament outcomes, its longevity heading into the 2027 Women's World Cup, and what this means for the broader landscape of subscription gaming. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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