Virtual reality FIFA: Oculus Rift co-founder dreaming of bringing EA's soccer franchise to life

The soccer season is underway, and millions of gamers will soon be playing FIFA 15, the latest installment in Electronic Arts’ all-conquering soccer simulation series. But with the virtual reality headset Oculus Rift, you might soon be swapping your couch for a seat in Real Madrid’s Bernabéu stadium, controlling stars like Gareth Bale, Ronaldo, and James Rodríguez far below you.

Oculus Rift is already a gaming sensation, and it hasn’t yet been released to the public. Demonstrations of the game-changing hardware at trade shows and Facebook’s $2 billion acquisition of Oculus VR have ensured that. And Oculus Rift co-founder Nate Mitchell is dreaming that Oculus Rift could one day play host to Electronic Arts’ blockbuster soccer franchise FIFA, saying it would be a “perfect fit.”