The unexpected collaboration between Konami and FIFA is set to shake up the esports world, especially after years of rivalry between FIFA and PES. This groundbreaking partnership will see eFootball, Konami's flagship football simulation, host the FIFAe Virtual World Cup 2024. It's a thrilling development that's sure to capture the attention of gaming and football fans alike.
The In-Game Qualifiers Are Already Live In eFootball!
The tournament is divided into two categories: Console (PS4 and PS5) and Mobile, with 18 countries eligible to compete 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 three-part in-game qualifiers. Following this, the National Nomination Phases will take place from October 28th to November 3rd for each of the 18 competing countries.
The final round is scheduled to be held offline at the end of 2024, though Konami has yet to announce the exact date. Even if you're not from one of the 18 eligible countries, you can still participate in the qualifiers up to Round 3 and earn rewards such as 50 eFootball coins, 30,000 XP, and other in-game goodies.
Get a glimpse of the excitement with the trailer for FIFA x Konami's eFootball World Cup 2024 below!
FIFA x Konami’s eFootball Is Amusing!
The irony of FIFA and Konami teaming up after years of competition is not lost on fans. This comes after 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 increase from the previous $150 million. The deal fell through, leading to the release of EA Sports FC 24 in 2023 without the FIFA branding. Now, FIFA has found a new partner in Konami's eFootball for the FIFAe World Cup 2024.
Dive into the action by downloading eFootball from the Google Play Store. Currently, there's a special event where you can acquire a custom-designed Bruno Fernandes and benefit from an 8x match experience multiplier to level up your Dream Team faster.
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