FIFA goes multi-game with new Digital Football Strategy ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026

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FIFA has announced its updated plan for digital football. Instead of focusing on a single game, FIFA is now creating a broader gaming and esports environment with multiple partners. This will include various game types, platforms, and appeal to a wider range of players, all building up to the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

FIFA is moving away from relying on one exclusive football gaming partner

The game selection currently features titles like eFootball, Football Manager 26, FIFA Rivals, FIFA Heroes, and FIFA Super Soccer. We’re also excited to include the new FIFA World Cup Launch Edition, and even Rocket League through esports events and partnerships.

During their recent announcement, FIFA revealed that the Roblox game FIFA Super Soccer, developed with Gamefam, has become incredibly popular. It currently boasts over 10 million players each month and has been played more than a billion times.

Since its release, FIFA Rivals has been downloaded over 2.5 million times worldwide. FIFA also reported that more than 16 million players competed in FIFAe events, including those through KONAMI’s eFootball. These competitions and related content generated over 1.1 billion views last year.

The governing body also announced several upcoming plans:

  • More details on the FIFA x Netflix football simulation project developed with Delphi Interactive in June
  • FIFA Heroes launching on mobile and PC first, followed by consoles later
  • Expansion into non-simulation football experiences
  • Five FIFAe Continental Championships leading into the FIFAe Finals 2026 and the first-ever FIFAe Festival next year

For a long time, the FIFA license seemed unbeatable in the world of football video games. When EA Sports published the FIFA series, including official World Cup content, it added realistic stadiums, national teams, and all the official presentation and branding that made the games feel truly authentic.

Things shifted dramatically when EA and FIFA parted ways in 2022. FIFA lost its established gaming collaborator, but EA moved forward with its own game, EA Sports FC. Since then, instead of trying to create a massive football simulation game right away, FIFA has been exploring new partnerships.

The latest games will include the official FIFA experience. However, existing games like Football Manager have already added international management features, and eFootball is planning to do the same with special packs.

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2026-05-29 03:11