The FIFA World Cup is as much a commercial event as a sporting one. In 2026, that reality has extended fully into games, with a wave of World Cup-themed events, modes and standalone titles landing across mobile, console, PC and streaming platforms simultaneously.
After its long-running exclusivity agreement with EA ended in December 2022, the governing body moved away from a single-publisher model and began building what it now calls its Digital Football Strategy: a multi-partner ecosystem spanning simulation, casual, social and esports.
