Konami and FIFA's unexpected esports collaboration: The FIFAe Virtual World Cup 2024! This surprising partnership follows years of competition between FIFA and PES, now culminating in a major esports event using Konami's eFootball platform.
In-Game Qualifiers on eFootball: Now Live!
The tournament features two divisions: Console (PS4 & PS5) and Mobile. Eighteen nations—Brazil, Japan, Argentina, Portugal, Spain, England, France, Costa Rica, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Morocco, Netherlands, Poland, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, Thailand, and Turkey—are vying for the championship.
The three-stage in-game qualifiers run from October 10th to 20th. National nomination phases for the 18 countries follow from October 28th to November 3rd.
The final offline round will take place late 2024; the precise date remains unannounced. Even if your country isn't among the 18, you can participate in qualifiers up to Round 3, earning rewards such as 50 eFootball coins, 30,000 XP, and other bonuses.
Watch the FIFA x Konami eFootball World Cup 2024 trailer:
A Surprising Turn of Events!
The collaboration is particularly noteworthy given the long-standing rivalry between the two companies. Recall that EA severed ties with FIFA in 2022 after a decade-long partnership, reportedly due to FIFA's demand for a significantly increased licensing fee of $1 billion every four years—a substantial increase from the previous $150 million.
This led to the release of EA Sports FC 24 in 2023 without the FIFA branding. Now, FIFA has unexpectedly partnered with Konami's eFootball for the FIFAe World Cup 2024.
Download eFootball from the Google Play Store and participate in the current special event featuring a custom Bruno Fernandes and an 8x match experience multiplier to boost your Dream Team progress. Don't miss out!
