Authorities warn of World Cup ticket, merchandise scams<\/a><\/p>\nUp to four users can play together.<\/p>\n
FIFA said the launch forms part of a broader \u200bshift in its \u200bapproach to \u2060gaming following the end of its long-running partnership with EA Sports, moving instead to \u200ba multi-partner ecosystem aimed at expanding its reach \u200bacross \u2060platforms and audiences.<\/p>\n
The governing body described the game as the starting point of a longer-term project, with additional features and \u2060broader \u200bplatform support planned beyond the initial \u200brelease.<\/p>\n
The 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico kicks \u200boff on June 11.<\/p>\n
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FIFA President Gianni Infantino holds the World Cup trophy. PHOTO: REUTERS FIFA will release a new football video game, FIFA World Cup: Launch Edition, on Netflix Games on \u200bJune 11, timed to coincide with the start of \u200cthe 2026 World Cup, the soccer governing body said on Thursday. 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