The unexpected collaboration between Konami and FIFA for an esports event is a surprising twist, especially considering their long history of competition. However, this unlikely partnership is real! FIFAe Virtual World Cup 2024 will be hosted on Konami's eFootball platform.
In-Game Qualifiers on eFootball are Now Live!
This year's tournament features two divisions: Console (PS4 and PS5) and Mobile. Eighteen nations are vying for the final spots: Brazil, Japan, Argentina, Portugal, Spain, England, France, Costa Rica, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Morocco, Netherlands, Poland, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, Thailand, and Turkey.
Three-stage in-game qualifiers run from October 10th to 20th. Following this, the National Nomination Phases for the 18 participating countries commence from October 28th to November 3rd.
The offline final round will conclude in late 2024; Konami hasn't yet announced the precise date. Even if your country isn't among the 18, you can still participate in the qualifiers up to Round 3, earning rewards like 50 eFootball coins, 30,000 XP, and other bonuses.
Watch the trailer for the FIFA x Konami eFootball World Cup 2024 below!
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The FIFA x Konami eFootball Partnership: A Remarkable Turn of Events!
The pairing of these long-time rivals is truly ironic. For background, EA and FIFA ended their decade-long partnership in 2022 after FIFA demanded a substantial licensing fee increase—a billion dollars every four years, up from $150 million. This ultimately led to the release of EA Sports FC 24 in 2023, without the FIFA branding. This unexpected collaboration with Konami for the FIFAe World Cup 2024 marks a significant shift in the gaming landscape.
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