There is no new high-end, fully licensed traditional FIFA World Cup video game for current consoles in 2026, according to multiple sources [1, 2]. The classic 1998 FIFA: Road To World Cup game remains popular but has no features related to the 2026 tournament [1].
Electronic Arts launched EA Sports FC 26 in late 2025 as the successor to the FIFA series, dropping the FIFA name amid licensing changes [3]. The game includes premium licenses but does not carry the official 2026 World Cup tournament license [3, 2]. EA Sports FC 26 offers a World Cup-like tournament mode called "The World's Game," featuring 53 licensed national teams [3, 2]. It is the best-selling soccer video game in Europe in 2026, with Wired noting, "EA Sports FC 26 has shown that it didn't need the FIFA name to remain a moneymaking machine" [3].
Netflix plans to release a separate arcade-style FIFA World Cup 2026 game called FIFA World Cup -- Launch Edition on November 20, the day the tournament kicks off [2]. This game will be playable through the Netflix app on TVs and web browsers, using smartphones as controllers [2]. While it carries the FIFA World Cup branding, it is not a traditional licensed high-end title [2].
Konami’s eFootball franchise has reached 1 billion downloads worldwide in 2026, driven by a free-to-play model with mobile and cross-platform play focus [3]. Meanwhile, the new soccer game UFL, backed by Cristiano Ronaldo with a $40 million investment, seeks to offer a "pay to win" alternative in the market [3].
The football gaming landscape for 2026 includes established titles like EA Sports FC 26 and eFootball competing alongside new entries from Netflix and UFL. Netflix’s FIFA World Cup -- Launch Edition will arrive on the tournament's start date, November 20, 2026, amid no traditional FIFA World Cup game for current consoles.
