In a surprising twist that many fans never anticipated, FIFA and Konami have joined forces to bring you the FIFAe Virtual World Cup 2024, hosted on Konami's eFootball platform. This collaboration marks a significant departure from the long-standing rivalry between FIFA and PES, showcasing a new chapter in esports football.
The In-Game Qualifiers Are Already Live In eFootball!
The tournament unfolds across two categories: Console (PS4 and PS5) and Mobile, involving 18 countries that will battle it out in the final rounds. These countries include Brazil, Japan, Argentina, Portugal, Spain, England, France, Costa Rica, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Morocco, Netherlands, Poland, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, Thailand, and Turkey.
From October 10th to 20th, participants will engage in a thrilling three-part in-game qualifier phase. Following that, the National Nomination Phases will commence from October 28th to November 3rd, specifically for the 18 competing nations.
The grand finale is slated to be an offline event at the end of 2024, though Konami has yet to disclose the exact date. If you're not from one of the 18 countries, don't worry—you can still participate in the qualifiers up to Round 3 and earn rewards such as 50 eFootball coins, 30,000 XP, and other exciting goodies.
Get a glimpse of the action by checking out the trailer for FIFA x Konami's eFootball World Cup 2024 below!
FIFA x Konami’s eFootball Is Amusing!
The irony of FIFA teaming up with Konami after years of competition with PES is not lost on fans. This partnership comes in the wake of EA's split from FIFA in 2022, following a disagreement over licensing fees. FIFA had demanded a staggering $1 billion every four years, a significant leap from the previous $150 million. The deal crumbled, leading to the release of EA Sports FC 24 in 2023 without the FIFA branding. Now, FIFA has found a new home with Konami's eFootball for the FIFAe World Cup 2024.
Dive into the action on eFootball, available on the Google Play Store. There's currently a special event where you can unlock a custom-designed Bruno Fernandes and benefit from an 8x match experience multiplier to level up your Dream Team more rapidly.
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