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10 Jun 2026

FIFA and Gamefam launch World Cup event across Roblox

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Overview

FIFA partners with Gamefam to bring all 48 FIFA World Cup 2026 teams to Roblox.

Source: Licensing.biz

Why this matters

  • This activation demonstrates FIFA's strategic expansion of World Cup IP into metaverse platforms, unlocking engagement with 130M+ players and creating new monetization vectors beyond traditional media rights.
  • The partnership signals growing appetite from sports properties to license content across gaming ecosystems ahead of major tournaments, opening licensing opportunities for related consumer products tied to virtual experiences.