- Launching worldwide, the game is available from today on iOS and Android in all major markets
- Features a playable roster inspired by football legends, FIFA World Cup™ Mascots, film and TV icons, creators, and fictional characters
- Built around short-form, competitive gameplay loops designed for mobile-first audiences
NEW YORK, June 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of FIFA's updated Digital Football strategy, FIFA Heroes, a fast-paced, five-a-side non-simulation, arcade football game, launches globally today, arriving ahead of this summer's FIFA World Cup 2026™ and targeting a generation that experiences football through highlights, creators, and social as much as live matches.
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