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FIFA World Cup: Launch Edition is a multiplayer football game exclusive to Netflix. It lets you play matches with the official 2026 World Cup teams right on your TV, using your smartphone as a controller. FIFA World Cup: Launch Edition is a football (soccer) video game developed by Delphi Interactive and available exclusively to Netflix subscribers. It was designed to coincide with the 2026 FIFA World Cup and was launched on the very day the tournament kicked off. The game aims to bring the official competition to life through an accessible experience that’s easy to pick up and designed for playing with family or friends. And that’s not all: the title also marks the return of the FIFA brand to the world of video games following the end of its historic partnership with EA Sports. The game features all 48 teams that have qualified for the tournament, more than 1,200 official players, and the 16 stadiums hosting the competition across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Unlike traditional console simulation games, this title is played directly on a compatible TV via Netflix Games. No special accessories are required. The smartphone serves as a controller via a QR code connection sy

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Now Trump is reportedly meddling in the World Cup, too.

Trump has injected himself into Netflix’s business dealings, intervened in the antitrust case against Ticketmaster, and turned the FCC into his attack dog. Now he’s reportedly sullied the beautiful game by pressuring FIFA president Gianni…

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Now Trump is reportedly meddling in the World Cup, too.

Trump has injected himself into Netflix’s business dealings, intervened in the antitrust case against Ticketmaster, and turned the FCC into his attack dog. Now he’s reportedly sullied the beautiful game by pressuring…

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Download FIFA World Cup: Launch Edition (free) for Web App | Gizmodo

FIFA World Cup: Launch Edition is a multiplayer football game exclusive to Netflix. It lets you play matches with the official 2026 World Cup teams right on your TV, using your smartphone as a controller. FIFA World…

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