{"id":2051022,"date":"2026-07-09T19:51:57","date_gmt":"2026-07-09T16:51:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2051022"},"modified":"2026-07-09T19:51:57","modified_gmt":"2026-07-09T16:51:57","slug":"soccer-fever-is-real-and-we-just-played-netflixs-exclusive-new-fifa-world-cup-launch-edition-game","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2051022","title":{"rendered":"Soccer Fever Is Real, and We Just Played Netflix\u2019s Exclusive New FIFA World Cup\u2122: Launch Edition Game"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/image-cdn.hypb.st\/https%3A%2F%2Fhypebeast.com%2Fimage%2F2026%2F07%2F09%2Ffifa-netflix-tw.jpg?w=1080&amp;cbr=1&amp;q=90&amp;fit=max&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"col-post-body col\">\n<div class=\"row post-body\">\n<aside class=\"post-body-sidebar\">\n<div class=\"post-body-sidebar-upper\">\n<div class=\"post-body-sidebar-category d-none d-lg-block\">\n<p>    Gaming\n            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height=\"1000\" alt=\"We Just Played Netflix\u2019s Exclusive New FIFA World Cup\u2122: Launch Edition Game\"><\/p><\/div>\n<p>                        <span class=\"gallery-image-index\"><span class=\"image-index \" aria-live=\"polite\">4 of 4<\/span><span class=\"sprite-gallery-expand\"><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"gallery-meta-container credit-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"spacer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"credit \">Hypebeast<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"post-body-top-bar\" class=\"post-body-top-bar d-block d-lg-none\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-share-meta-container\">\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-meta\">\n                                                    <span class=\"post-body-top-bar-category\"><\/p>\n<p>    Gaming<br \/>\n                                                    <\/span><br \/>\n                                                                <span class=\"post-body-top-bar-published\"><br \/>\n                                                                <time>Jul 9, 2026<\/time><\/p>\n<p>                                                    <\/span>\n                                                            <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-hype-comments-container \">\n<p>                <span class=\"hype-count grey\"><br \/>\n             1.5K<br \/>\n    <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\">\n                    <span>Views<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-arrow\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>                                                                <span class=\"disqus-comment-count\"><span class=\"icon icon-comment\"><\/span><span>1<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"d-none d-none text\">Comments<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Comments<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-arrow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>            <span class=\"bookmark-icon\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"bookmark-svg\">\n<\/div>\n<p><\/span><br \/>\n            <span class=\"text\">Save<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-content\">\n<p>We just played the FIFA World Cup\u2122: Launch Edition game exclusively on Netflix, and we had one of the most exhilarating gaming experiences, especially with soccer fever absolutely taking over the world right now, the timing of this release couldn\u2019t be more perfect. <\/p>\n<p>We crowded around the screen right here at the Hypebeast office to see if Netflix\u2019s latest game could actually deliver the goods. The verdict? It\u2019s an absolutely good time. We love that it\u2019s not an overly complex sports simulation like some other titles we\u2019ve experienced before. This one\u2019s a streamlined, high-energy football game designed to capture the pure emotion, joy, and instant thrill of the pitch right from your couch.<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"inner-container\">\n<div class=\"inner-content\">\n<div class=\"adunit-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"in-content-ad-outer\">\n<p><!-- Tag ID: HBENGLOB_ATF_INCONTENT_ADV --><\/p>\n<div class=\"adunit in-content lazy-load no-init\" data-freestar-ad=\"__300x250\" data-adunit=\"HBENGLOB_ATF_INCONTENT_ADV\" data-targeting=\"{&quot;HBSiteLoc&quot;:[&quot;ros&quot;,&quot;article&quot;,&quot;advertorial&quot;],&quot;HBSiteCat&quot;:[&quot;sales&quot;,&quot;gaming&quot;,&quot;netflix&quot;,&quot;lifestyle&quot;],&quot;HBSitePage&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;HBSiteLang&quot;:&quot;en&quot;,&quot;country&quot;:&quot;ro&quot;,&quot;region&quot;:&quot;emea&quot;,&quot;subRegion&quot;:&quot;europe&quot;,&quot;HBArticle&quot;:6751664,&quot;HBBlacklist&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media bypass\" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/Dalabb7RvS5\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<div>View this post on Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>A post shared by HYPEBEAST (@hypebeast)\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>What makes this edition a total game-changer is how it completely removes the usual barriers to entry. There are no pricey next-gen consoles or complicated controller layouts required. Instead, your phone acts as the controller and your TV is the stadium. Setup was insanely easy: we just launched the game on Netflix, downloaded the Netflix Game Controller app on our phones, scanned a quick QR code, and we were instantly connected and ready to play. Even some of us at the office who\u2019ve never touched a video game in their lives were pulling off incredible plays, swiping to pass, and screaming at the top of their lungs after scoring match-winning goals.\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"shortcode-slider before-booted full-screen-enabled light\" data-width=\"100%\" data-animate=\"slide\" data-slideshow data-loop data-slideshowspeed=\"7000\" data-group-cells=\"1\">\n<div class=\"flickity-carousel\">\n<div class=\"flickity-carousel-cell\" data-gallery-index=\"1\"><span class=\"gallery-image-index\"><span class=\"image-index\">1 of 5<\/span><span class=\"sprite-gallery-expand\"><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-caption alignnone\">\n<p>                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1260\" height=\"840\" class=\"portrait\" src=\"https:\/\/image-cdn.hypb.st\/https%3A%2F%2Fhypebeast.com%2Fimage%2F2026%2F07%2F09%2Ffifa-netflix-0c.jpg?w=1260&amp;cbr=1&amp;q=90&amp;fit=max\" alt=\"We Just Played Netflix\u2019s Exclusive New FIFA World Cup\u2122: Launch Edition Game\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-caption-text credit-wrapper\"><span class=\"spacer\"><\/span><span class=\"credit\">Audemars Piguet<\/span>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"flickity-carousel-cell\" data-gallery-index=\"2\"><span class=\"gallery-image-index\"><span class=\"image-index\">2 of 5<\/span><span class=\"sprite-gallery-expand\"><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-caption alignnone\">\n<p>                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1260\" height=\"840\" class=\"portrait\" src=\"https:\/\/image-cdn.hypb.st\/https%3A%2F%2Fhypebeast.com%2Fimage%2F2026%2F07%2F09%2Ffifa-netflix-0a.jpg?w=1260&amp;cbr=1&amp;q=90&amp;fit=max\" alt=\"We Just Played Netflix\u2019s Exclusive New FIFA World Cup\u2122: Launch Edition Game\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-caption-text credit-wrapper\"><span class=\"spacer\"><\/span><span class=\"credit\">Audemars Piguet<\/span>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"flickity-carousel-cell\" data-gallery-index=\"3\"><span class=\"gallery-image-index\"><span class=\"image-index\">3 of 5<\/span><span class=\"sprite-gallery-expand\"><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-caption alignnone\">\n<p>                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1260\" height=\"840\" class=\"portrait\" src=\"https:\/\/image-cdn.hypb.st\/https%3A%2F%2Fhypebeast.com%2Fimage%2F2026%2F07%2F09%2Ffifa-netflix-0b.jpg?w=1260&amp;cbr=1&amp;q=90&amp;fit=max\" alt=\"We Just Played Netflix\u2019s Exclusive New FIFA World Cup\u2122: Launch Edition Game\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-caption-text credit-wrapper\"><span class=\"spacer\"><\/span><span class=\"credit\">Audemars Piguet<\/span>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"flickity-carousel-cell\" data-gallery-index=\"4\"><span class=\"gallery-image-index\"><span class=\"image-index\">4 of 5<\/span><span class=\"sprite-gallery-expand\"><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-caption alignnone\">\n<p>                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1260\" height=\"840\" class=\"portrait\" src=\"https:\/\/image-cdn.hypb.st\/https%3A%2F%2Fhypebeast.com%2Fimage%2F2026%2F07%2F09%2Ffifa-netflix-0d.jpg?w=1260&amp;cbr=1&amp;q=90&amp;fit=max\" alt=\"We Just Played Netflix\u2019s Exclusive New FIFA World Cup\u2122: Launch Edition Game\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-caption-text credit-wrapper\"><span class=\"spacer\"><\/span><span class=\"credit\">Audemars Piguet<\/span>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"flickity-carousel-cell\" data-gallery-index=\"5\"><span class=\"gallery-image-index\"><span class=\"image-index\">5 of 5<\/span><span class=\"sprite-gallery-expand\"><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-caption alignnone\">\n<p>                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1260\" height=\"840\" class=\"portrait\" src=\"https:\/\/image-cdn.hypb.st\/https%3A%2F%2Fhypebeast.com%2Fimage%2F2026%2F07%2F09%2Ffifa-netflix-0e.jpg?w=1260&amp;cbr=1&amp;q=90&amp;fit=max\" alt=\"We Just Played Netflix\u2019s Exclusive New FIFA World Cup\u2122: Launch Edition Game\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-caption-text credit-wrapper\"><span class=\"spacer\"><\/span><span class=\"credit\">Audemars Piguet<\/span>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Supporting up to four players at home, the game kept us hooked as we jumped into an intense tournament mode, randomizing international squads and testing our skills. There\u2019s plenty of depth to keep you coming back, too. We racked up thousands of in-game coins to unlock daily rewards and upgrade elite national team athletes like Lionel Messi to maximize our roster. Best of all, it\u2019s included with your standard Netflix membership at no extra cost, giving you access to all 48 tournament teams, 16 real-world stadiums, and over 1,200 players.\n<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re looking for a fast, fluid, and fiercely fun way to celebrate the World Cup with your friends and family, this is it. 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height=\"1000\" alt=\"We Just Played Netflix\u2019s Exclusive New FIFA World Cup\u2122: Launch Edition Game\"><\/p><\/div>\n<p>                        <span class=\"gallery-image-index\"><span class=\"image-index \" aria-live=\"polite\">4 of 4<\/span><span class=\"sprite-gallery-expand\"><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"gallery-meta-container credit-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"spacer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"credit \">Hypebeast<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"post-body-top-bar\" class=\"post-body-top-bar d-block d-lg-none\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-share-meta-container\">\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-meta\">\n                                                    <span class=\"post-body-top-bar-category\"><\/p>\n<p>    Gaming<br \/>\n                                                    <\/span><br \/>\n                                                                <span class=\"post-body-top-bar-published\"><br \/>\n                                                                <time>Jul 9, 2026<\/time><\/p>\n<p>                                                    <\/span>\n                                                            <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-hype-comments-container \">\n<p>                <span class=\"hype-count grey\"><br \/>\n             1.5K<br \/>\n    <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\">\n                    <span>Views<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-arrow\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>                                                                <span class=\"disqus-comment-count\"><span class=\"icon icon-comment\"><\/span><span>1<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"d-none d-none text\">Comments<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Comments<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-arrow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>            <span class=\"bookmark-icon\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"bookmark-svg\">\n<\/div>\n<p><\/span><br \/>\n            <span class=\"text\">Save<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-content\">\n<p>We just played the FIFA World Cup\u2122: Launch Edition game exclusively on Netflix, and we had one of the most exhilarating gaming experiences, especially with soccer fever absolutely taking over the world right now, the timing of this release couldn\u2019t be more perfect. <\/p>\n<p>We crowded around the screen right here at the Hypebeast office to see if Netflix\u2019s latest game could actually deliver the goods. The verdict? It\u2019s an absolutely good time. We love that it\u2019s not an overly complex sports simulation like some other titles we\u2019ve experienced before. This one\u2019s a streamlined, high-energy football game designed to capture the pure emotion, joy, and instant thrill of the pitch right from your couch.<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"inner-container\">\n<div class=\"inner-content\">\n<div class=\"adunit-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"in-content-ad-outer\">\n<p><!-- Tag ID: HBENGLOB_ATF_INCONTENT_ADV --><\/p>\n<div class=\"adunit in-content lazy-load no-init\" data-freestar-ad=\"__300x250\" data-adunit=\"HBENGLOB_ATF_INCONTENT_ADV\" data-targeting=\"{&quot;HBSiteLoc&quot;:[&quot;ros&quot;,&quot;article&quot;,&quot;advertorial&quot;],&quot;HBSiteCat&quot;:[&quot;sales&quot;,&quot;gaming&quot;,&quot;netflix&quot;,&quot;lifestyle&quot;],&quot;HBSitePage&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;HBSiteLang&quot;:&quot;en&quot;,&quot;country&quot;:&quot;ro&quot;,&quot;region&quot;:&quot;emea&quot;,&quot;subRegion&quot;:&quot;europe&quot;,&quot;HBArticle&quot;:6751664,&quot;HBBlacklist&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media bypass\" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/Dalabb7RvS5\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<div>View this post on Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>A post shared by HYPEBEAST (@hypebeast)\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>What makes this edition a total game-changer is how it completely removes the usual barriers to entry. There are no pricey next-gen consoles or complicated controller layouts required. Instead, your phone acts as the controller and your TV is the stadium. Setup was insanely easy: we just launched the game on Netflix, downloaded the Netflix Game Controller app on our phones, scanned a quick QR code, and we were instantly connected and ready to play. Even some of us at the office who\u2019ve never touched a video game in their lives were pulling off incredible plays, swiping to pass, and screaming at the top of their lungs after scoring match-winning goals.\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"shortcode-slider before-booted full-screen-enabled light\" data-width=\"100%\" data-animate=\"slide\" data-slideshow data-loop data-slideshowspeed=\"7000\" data-group-cells=\"1\">\n<div class=\"flickity-carousel\">\n<div class=\"flickity-carousel-cell\" data-gallery-index=\"1\"><span class=\"gallery-image-index\"><span class=\"image-index\">1 of 5<\/span><span class=\"sprite-gallery-expand\"><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-caption alignnone\">\n<p>                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1260\" height=\"840\" class=\"portrait\" src=\"https:\/\/image-cdn.hypb.st\/https%3A%2F%2Fhypebeast.com%2Fimage%2F2026%2F07%2F09%2Ffifa-netflix-0c.jpg?w=1260&amp;cbr=1&amp;q=90&amp;fit=max\" alt=\"We Just Played Netflix\u2019s Exclusive New FIFA World Cup\u2122: Launch Edition Game\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-caption-text credit-wrapper\"><span class=\"spacer\"><\/span><span class=\"credit\">Audemars Piguet<\/span>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"flickity-carousel-cell\" data-gallery-index=\"2\"><span class=\"gallery-image-index\"><span class=\"image-index\">2 of 5<\/span><span class=\"sprite-gallery-expand\"><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-caption alignnone\">\n<p>                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1260\" height=\"840\" class=\"portrait\" src=\"https:\/\/image-cdn.hypb.st\/https%3A%2F%2Fhypebeast.com%2Fimage%2F2026%2F07%2F09%2Ffifa-netflix-0a.jpg?w=1260&amp;cbr=1&amp;q=90&amp;fit=max\" alt=\"We Just Played Netflix\u2019s Exclusive New FIFA World Cup\u2122: Launch Edition Game\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-caption-text credit-wrapper\"><span class=\"spacer\"><\/span><span class=\"credit\">Audemars Piguet<\/span>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"flickity-carousel-cell\" data-gallery-index=\"3\"><span class=\"gallery-image-index\"><span class=\"image-index\">3 of 5<\/span><span class=\"sprite-gallery-expand\"><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-caption alignnone\">\n<p>                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1260\" height=\"840\" class=\"portrait\" src=\"https:\/\/image-cdn.hypb.st\/https%3A%2F%2Fhypebeast.com%2Fimage%2F2026%2F07%2F09%2Ffifa-netflix-0b.jpg?w=1260&amp;cbr=1&amp;q=90&amp;fit=max\" alt=\"We Just Played Netflix\u2019s Exclusive New FIFA World Cup\u2122: Launch Edition Game\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-caption-text credit-wrapper\"><span class=\"spacer\"><\/span><span class=\"credit\">Audemars Piguet<\/span>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"flickity-carousel-cell\" data-gallery-index=\"4\"><span class=\"gallery-image-index\"><span class=\"image-index\">4 of 5<\/span><span class=\"sprite-gallery-expand\"><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-caption alignnone\">\n<p>                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1260\" height=\"840\" class=\"portrait\" src=\"https:\/\/image-cdn.hypb.st\/https%3A%2F%2Fhypebeast.com%2Fimage%2F2026%2F07%2F09%2Ffifa-netflix-0d.jpg?w=1260&amp;cbr=1&amp;q=90&amp;fit=max\" alt=\"We Just Played Netflix\u2019s Exclusive New FIFA World Cup\u2122: Launch Edition Game\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-caption-text credit-wrapper\"><span class=\"spacer\"><\/span><span class=\"credit\">Audemars Piguet<\/span>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"flickity-carousel-cell\" data-gallery-index=\"5\"><span class=\"gallery-image-index\"><span class=\"image-index\">5 of 5<\/span><span class=\"sprite-gallery-expand\"><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-caption alignnone\">\n<p>                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1260\" height=\"840\" class=\"portrait\" src=\"https:\/\/image-cdn.hypb.st\/https%3A%2F%2Fhypebeast.com%2Fimage%2F2026%2F07%2F09%2Ffifa-netflix-0e.jpg?w=1260&amp;cbr=1&amp;q=90&amp;fit=max\" alt=\"We Just Played Netflix\u2019s Exclusive New FIFA World Cup\u2122: Launch Edition Game\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-caption-text credit-wrapper\"><span class=\"spacer\"><\/span><span class=\"credit\">Audemars Piguet<\/span>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Supporting up to four players at home, the game kept us hooked as we jumped into an intense tournament mode, randomizing international squads and testing our skills. There\u2019s plenty of depth to keep you coming back, too. We racked up thousands of in-game coins to unlock daily rewards and upgrade elite national team athletes like Lionel Messi to maximize our roster. Best of all, it\u2019s included with your standard Netflix membership at no extra cost, giving you access to all 48 tournament teams, 16 real-world stadiums, and over 1,200 players.\n<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re looking for a fast, fluid, and fiercely fun way to celebrate the World Cup with your friends and family, this is it. 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height=\"1000\" alt=\"We Just Played Netflix\u2019s Exclusive New FIFA World Cup\u2122: Launch Edition Game\"><\/p><\/div>\n<p>                        <span class=\"gallery-image-index\"><span class=\"image-index \" aria-live=\"polite\">4 of 4<\/span><span class=\"sprite-gallery-expand\"><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"gallery-meta-container credit-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"spacer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"credit \">Hypebeast<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"post-body-top-bar\" class=\"post-body-top-bar d-block d-lg-none\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-share-meta-container\">\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-meta\">\n                                                    <span class=\"post-body-top-bar-category\"><\/p>\n<p>    Gaming<br \/>\n                                                    <\/span><br \/>\n                                                                <span class=\"post-body-top-bar-published\"><br \/>\n                                                                <time>Jul 9, 2026<\/time><\/p>\n<p>                                                    <\/span>\n                                                            <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-hype-comments-container \">\n<p>                <span class=\"hype-count grey\"><br \/>\n             1.5K<br \/>\n    <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\">\n                    <span>Views<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-arrow\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>                                                                <span class=\"disqus-comment-count\"><span class=\"icon icon-comment\"><\/span><span>1<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"d-none d-none text\">Comments<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Comments<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-arrow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>            <span 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The verdict? It\u2019s an absolutely good time. We love that it\u2019s not an overly complex sports simulation like some other titles we\u2019ve experienced before. This one\u2019s a streamlined, high-energy football game designed to capture the pure emotion, joy, and instant thrill of the pitch right from your couch.<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"inner-container\">\n<div class=\"inner-content\">\n<div class=\"adunit-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"in-content-ad-outer\">\n<p><!-- Tag ID: HBENGLOB_ATF_INCONTENT_ADV --><\/p>\n<div class=\"adunit in-content lazy-load no-init\" data-freestar-ad=\"__300x250\" data-adunit=\"HBENGLOB_ATF_INCONTENT_ADV\" data-targeting=\"{&quot;HBSiteLoc&quot;:[&quot;ros&quot;,&quot;article&quot;,&quot;advertorial&quot;],&quot;HBSiteCat&quot;:[&quot;sales&quot;,&quot;gaming&quot;,&quot;netflix&quot;,&quot;lifestyle&quot;],&quot;HBSitePage&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;HBSiteLang&quot;:&quot;en&quot;,&quot;country&quot;:&quot;ro&quot;,&quot;region&quot;:&quot;emea&quot;,&quot;subRegion&quot;:&quot;europe&quot;,&quot;HBArticle&quot;:6751664,&quot;HBBlacklist&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media bypass\" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/Dalabb7RvS5\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<div>View this post on Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>A post shared by HYPEBEAST (@hypebeast)\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>What makes this edition a total game-changer is how it completely removes the usual barriers to entry. There are no pricey next-gen consoles or complicated controller layouts required. Instead, your phone acts as the controller and your TV is the stadium. Setup was insanely easy: we just launched the game on Netflix, downloaded the Netflix Game Controller app on our phones, scanned a quick QR code, and we were instantly connected and ready to play. Even some of us at the office who\u2019ve never touched a video game in their lives were pulling off incredible plays, swiping to pass, and screaming at the top of their lungs after scoring match-winning goals.\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"shortcode-slider before-booted full-screen-enabled light\" data-width=\"100%\" data-animate=\"slide\" data-slideshow data-loop data-slideshowspeed=\"7000\" data-group-cells=\"1\">\n<div class=\"flickity-carousel\">\n<div class=\"flickity-carousel-cell\" data-gallery-index=\"1\"><span class=\"gallery-image-index\"><span class=\"image-index\">1 of 5<\/span><span class=\"sprite-gallery-expand\"><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-caption alignnone\">\n<p>                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1260\" height=\"840\" class=\"portrait\" src=\"https:\/\/image-cdn.hypb.st\/https%3A%2F%2Fhypebeast.com%2Fimage%2F2026%2F07%2F09%2Ffifa-netflix-0c.jpg?w=1260&amp;cbr=1&amp;q=90&amp;fit=max\" alt=\"We Just Played Netflix\u2019s Exclusive New FIFA World Cup\u2122: Launch Edition Game\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-caption-text credit-wrapper\"><span class=\"spacer\"><\/span><span class=\"credit\">Audemars Piguet<\/span>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"flickity-carousel-cell\" data-gallery-index=\"2\"><span class=\"gallery-image-index\"><span class=\"image-index\">2 of 5<\/span><span class=\"sprite-gallery-expand\"><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-caption alignnone\">\n<p>                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1260\" height=\"840\" class=\"portrait\" src=\"https:\/\/image-cdn.hypb.st\/https%3A%2F%2Fhypebeast.com%2Fimage%2F2026%2F07%2F09%2Ffifa-netflix-0a.jpg?w=1260&amp;cbr=1&amp;q=90&amp;fit=max\" alt=\"We Just Played Netflix\u2019s Exclusive New FIFA World Cup\u2122: Launch Edition Game\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-caption-text credit-wrapper\"><span class=\"spacer\"><\/span><span class=\"credit\">Audemars Piguet<\/span>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"flickity-carousel-cell\" data-gallery-index=\"3\"><span class=\"gallery-image-index\"><span class=\"image-index\">3 of 5<\/span><span class=\"sprite-gallery-expand\"><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-caption alignnone\">\n<p>                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1260\" height=\"840\" class=\"portrait\" src=\"https:\/\/image-cdn.hypb.st\/https%3A%2F%2Fhypebeast.com%2Fimage%2F2026%2F07%2F09%2Ffifa-netflix-0b.jpg?w=1260&amp;cbr=1&amp;q=90&amp;fit=max\" alt=\"We Just Played Netflix\u2019s Exclusive New FIFA World Cup\u2122: Launch Edition Game\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-caption-text credit-wrapper\"><span class=\"spacer\"><\/span><span class=\"credit\">Audemars Piguet<\/span>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"flickity-carousel-cell\" data-gallery-index=\"4\"><span class=\"gallery-image-index\"><span class=\"image-index\">4 of 5<\/span><span class=\"sprite-gallery-expand\"><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-caption alignnone\">\n<p>                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1260\" height=\"840\" class=\"portrait\" src=\"https:\/\/image-cdn.hypb.st\/https%3A%2F%2Fhypebeast.com%2Fimage%2F2026%2F07%2F09%2Ffifa-netflix-0d.jpg?w=1260&amp;cbr=1&amp;q=90&amp;fit=max\" alt=\"We Just Played Netflix\u2019s Exclusive New FIFA World Cup\u2122: Launch Edition Game\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-caption-text credit-wrapper\"><span class=\"spacer\"><\/span><span class=\"credit\">Audemars Piguet<\/span>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"flickity-carousel-cell\" data-gallery-index=\"5\"><span class=\"gallery-image-index\"><span class=\"image-index\">5 of 5<\/span><span class=\"sprite-gallery-expand\"><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-caption alignnone\">\n<p>                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1260\" height=\"840\" class=\"portrait\" src=\"https:\/\/image-cdn.hypb.st\/https%3A%2F%2Fhypebeast.com%2Fimage%2F2026%2F07%2F09%2Ffifa-netflix-0e.jpg?w=1260&amp;cbr=1&amp;q=90&amp;fit=max\" alt=\"We Just Played Netflix\u2019s Exclusive New FIFA World Cup\u2122: Launch Edition Game\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-caption-text credit-wrapper\"><span class=\"spacer\"><\/span><span class=\"credit\">Audemars Piguet<\/span>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Supporting up to four players at home, the game kept us hooked as we jumped into an intense tournament mode, randomizing international squads and testing our skills. There\u2019s plenty of depth to keep you coming back, too. We racked up thousands of in-game coins to unlock daily rewards and upgrade elite national team athletes like Lionel Messi to maximize our roster. Best of all, it\u2019s included with your standard Netflix membership at no extra cost, giving you access to all 48 tournament teams, 16 real-world stadiums, and over 1,200 players.\n<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re looking for a fast, fluid, and fiercely fun way to celebrate the World Cup with your friends and family, this is it. Play instantly on your TV or computer right now.<\/p>\n<div class=\"show-article\">\n<p>                                                            Read Full Article<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<footer>\n<div class=\"related-stories-main-wrapper\">\n<h3>Related Stories<\/h3>\n<div class=\"stories-container\" data-layer-list-name=\"related_stories\" data-layer-list-offset=\"0\" data-layer-list-child-selector=\".story-item\">\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6755364\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\">\n                                                                            <span>&gt;<\/span>Netflix Paid $587 Million USD for Ben Affleck&#8217;s AI Startup InterPositive\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6755346\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\">\n                                                                            <span>&gt;<\/span>Epic Games Welcomes David Beckham to the &#8216;Fortnite&#8217; Icon Series With Signature Outfits\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6754874\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\">\n                                                                            <span>&gt;<\/span>Fortnite Teams up With Christopher Nolan&#8217;s &#8216;The Odyssey&#8217; for Exclusive Skin Release\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"article-email-signup-wrapper impression-tracker\">\n<h3>We got you covered. 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                                          <\/span><br \/>\n                                                                <span class=\"post-body-top-bar-published\"><br \/>\n                                                                <time>Jul 9, 2026<\/time><\/p>\n<p>                                                    <\/span>\n                                                            <\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-hype-comments-container \">\n<p>                <span class=\"hype-count grey\"><br \/>\n             1.5K<br \/>\n    <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\">\n                    <span>Views<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-arrow\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>                                                                <span class=\"disqus-comment-count\"><span class=\"icon icon-comment\"><\/span><span>1<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"d-none d-none text\">Comments<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Comments<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-arrow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>            <span class=\"bookmark-icon\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"bookmark-svg\">\n<\/div>\n<p><\/span><br \/>\n            <span class=\"text\">Save<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-content\">\n<p>We just played the FIFA World Cup\u2122: Launch Edition game exclusively on Netflix, and we had one of the most exhilarating gaming experiences, especially with soccer fever absolutely taking over the world right now, the timing of this release couldn\u2019t be more perfect. <\/p>\n<p>We crowded around the screen right here at the Hypebeast office to see if Netflix\u2019s latest game could actually deliver the goods. The verdict? It\u2019s an absolutely good time. We love that it\u2019s not an overly complex sports simulation like some other titles we\u2019ve experienced before. This one\u2019s a streamlined, high-energy football game designed to capture the pure emotion, joy, and instant thrill of the pitch right from your couch.<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"inner-container\">\n<div class=\"inner-content\">\n<div class=\"adunit-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"in-content-ad-outer\">\n<p><!-- Tag ID: HBENGLOB_ATF_INCONTENT_ADV --><\/p>\n<div class=\"adunit in-content lazy-load no-init\" data-freestar-ad=\"__300x250\" data-adunit=\"HBENGLOB_ATF_INCONTENT_ADV\" data-targeting=\"{&quot;HBSiteLoc&quot;:[&quot;ros&quot;,&quot;article&quot;,&quot;advertorial&quot;],&quot;HBSiteCat&quot;:[&quot;sales&quot;,&quot;gaming&quot;,&quot;netflix&quot;,&quot;lifestyle&quot;],&quot;HBSitePage&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;HBSiteLang&quot;:&quot;en&quot;,&quot;country&quot;:&quot;ro&quot;,&quot;region&quot;:&quot;emea&quot;,&quot;subRegion&quot;:&quot;europe&quot;,&quot;HBArticle&quot;:6751664,&quot;HBBlacklist&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media bypass\" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/Dalabb7RvS5\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<div>View this post on Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>A post shared by HYPEBEAST (@hypebeast)\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>What makes this edition a total game-changer is how it completely removes the usual barriers to entry. There are no pricey next-gen consoles or complicated controller layouts required. Instead, your phone acts as the controller and your TV is the stadium. Setup was insanely easy: we just launched the game on Netflix, downloaded the Netflix Game Controller app on our phones, scanned a quick QR code, and we were instantly connected and ready to play. Even some of us at the office who\u2019ve never touched a video game in their lives were pulling off incredible plays, swiping to pass, and screaming at the top of their lungs after scoring match-winning goals.\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"shortcode-slider before-booted full-screen-enabled light\" data-width=\"100%\" data-animate=\"slide\" data-slideshow data-loop data-slideshowspeed=\"7000\" data-group-cells=\"1\">\n<div class=\"flickity-carousel\">\n<div class=\"flickity-carousel-cell\" data-gallery-index=\"1\"><span class=\"gallery-image-index\"><span class=\"image-index\">1 of 5<\/span><span class=\"sprite-gallery-expand\"><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-caption alignnone\">\n<p>                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1260\" height=\"840\" class=\"portrait\" src=\"https:\/\/image-cdn.hypb.st\/https%3A%2F%2Fhypebeast.com%2Fimage%2F2026%2F07%2F09%2Ffifa-netflix-0c.jpg?w=1260&amp;cbr=1&amp;q=90&amp;fit=max\" alt=\"We Just Played Netflix\u2019s Exclusive New FIFA World Cup\u2122: Launch Edition Game\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-caption-text credit-wrapper\"><span class=\"spacer\"><\/span><span class=\"credit\">Audemars Piguet<\/span>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"flickity-carousel-cell\" data-gallery-index=\"2\"><span class=\"gallery-image-index\"><span class=\"image-index\">2 of 5<\/span><span class=\"sprite-gallery-expand\"><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-caption alignnone\">\n<p>                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1260\" height=\"840\" class=\"portrait\" src=\"https:\/\/image-cdn.hypb.st\/https%3A%2F%2Fhypebeast.com%2Fimage%2F2026%2F07%2F09%2Ffifa-netflix-0a.jpg?w=1260&amp;cbr=1&amp;q=90&amp;fit=max\" alt=\"We Just Played Netflix\u2019s Exclusive New FIFA World Cup\u2122: Launch Edition Game\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-caption-text credit-wrapper\"><span class=\"spacer\"><\/span><span class=\"credit\">Audemars Piguet<\/span>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"flickity-carousel-cell\" data-gallery-index=\"3\"><span class=\"gallery-image-index\"><span class=\"image-index\">3 of 5<\/span><span class=\"sprite-gallery-expand\"><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-caption alignnone\">\n<p>                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1260\" height=\"840\" class=\"portrait\" src=\"https:\/\/image-cdn.hypb.st\/https%3A%2F%2Fhypebeast.com%2Fimage%2F2026%2F07%2F09%2Ffifa-netflix-0b.jpg?w=1260&amp;cbr=1&amp;q=90&amp;fit=max\" alt=\"We Just Played Netflix\u2019s Exclusive New FIFA World Cup\u2122: Launch Edition Game\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-caption-text credit-wrapper\"><span class=\"spacer\"><\/span><span class=\"credit\">Audemars Piguet<\/span>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"flickity-carousel-cell\" data-gallery-index=\"4\"><span class=\"gallery-image-index\"><span class=\"image-index\">4 of 5<\/span><span class=\"sprite-gallery-expand\"><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-caption alignnone\">\n<p>                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1260\" height=\"840\" class=\"portrait\" src=\"https:\/\/image-cdn.hypb.st\/https%3A%2F%2Fhypebeast.com%2Fimage%2F2026%2F07%2F09%2Ffifa-netflix-0d.jpg?w=1260&amp;cbr=1&amp;q=90&amp;fit=max\" alt=\"We Just Played Netflix\u2019s Exclusive New FIFA World Cup\u2122: Launch Edition Game\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-caption-text credit-wrapper\"><span class=\"spacer\"><\/span><span class=\"credit\">Audemars Piguet<\/span>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"flickity-carousel-cell\" data-gallery-index=\"5\"><span class=\"gallery-image-index\"><span class=\"image-index\">5 of 5<\/span><span class=\"sprite-gallery-expand\"><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-caption alignnone\">\n<p>                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1260\" height=\"840\" class=\"portrait\" src=\"https:\/\/image-cdn.hypb.st\/https%3A%2F%2Fhypebeast.com%2Fimage%2F2026%2F07%2F09%2Ffifa-netflix-0e.jpg?w=1260&amp;cbr=1&amp;q=90&amp;fit=max\" alt=\"We Just Played Netflix\u2019s Exclusive New FIFA World Cup\u2122: Launch Edition Game\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-caption-text credit-wrapper\"><span class=\"spacer\"><\/span><span class=\"credit\">Audemars Piguet<\/span>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Supporting up to four players at home, the game kept us hooked as we jumped into an intense tournament mode, randomizing international squads and testing our skills. There\u2019s plenty of depth to keep you coming back, too. We racked up thousands of in-game coins to unlock daily rewards and upgrade elite national team athletes like Lionel Messi to maximize our roster. Best of all, it\u2019s included with your standard Netflix membership at no extra cost, giving you access to all 48 tournament teams, 16 real-world stadiums, and over 1,200 players.\n<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re looking for a fast, fluid, and fiercely fun way to celebrate the World Cup with your friends and family, this is it. 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