The best football games can make us cheer, laugh, and even cry – just like the real thing. And now, with the 2026 World Cup kicking off (read our guide on how to watch the World Cup for free for more on that), there has never been a better time to dive into the virtual recreations of this beautiful sport. The good news is that we are spoiled for choice when it comes to picking out the greatest hits as well.
Across all platforms, virtual recreations of The Beautiful Game come in all shapes and sizes, be that the more traditional interpretation of the sport in the likes of FIFA, number-juggling management simulation in the likes of Football Manager, or even with the inclusion of cars and massive balls in the likes of Rocket League. There are also a ton of new games in the genre constantly releasing, the most recent example being EA FC 26 (read our EA FC26 review for more on that one). It can be tricky keeping up, but we've played them all and have rounded up the top 10 that are worth your time and attention.
