Konami and FIFA's collaboration culminates in the FIFAe World Cup 2024, a thrilling esports event taking place in Saudi Arabia. The competition, running from December 9th to 12th, features both console and mobile divisions, streamed live globally and attracting a live audience.
Over 54 players from 22 countries will compete in intense 2v2 console matches, while 16 mobile players from 16 different nations will battle it out in 1v1 showdowns. The total prize pool is a substantial $100,000, with the top prize a significant $20,000.
Even viewers can participate in the excitement! Daily bonuses offer up to 4,000 eFootball points and 400,000GP to those tuning in from December 9th to 12th. This collaboration marks another significant achievement for Konami, following successful partnerships with football icons like Messi and pop culture franchises such as Captain Tsubasa. While the appeal to casual gamers remains to be seen, this event undoubtedly showcases the growing prominence of mobile esports in the global gaming landscape.
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