Konami's eFootball Partnering with FIFA for Major Tournament

The unexpected collaboration between Konami and FIFA for an esports event is a surprising twist, especially given their long history of competition. However, it's official: FIFAe Virtual World Cup 2024 will utilize Konami's eFootball platform.

In-Game Qualifiers for eFootball Are Underway!

This year's tournament features two divisions: Console (PS4 and 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 final spots.

Three-stage in-game qualifiers run from October 10th to 20th, followed by the National Nomination Phases (October 28th to November 3rd) for each of the 18 participating countries.

The offline final round will conclude in late 2024; Konami hasn't announced a specific date. Even if your country isn't among the 18, you can still participate in qualifiers through 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 below!

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The FIFA and Konami Partnership: A Surprising Turn of Events

The unlikely alliance is ironic considering their past rivalry. EA and FIFA severed ties in 2022 after a decade-long partnership, reportedly due to FIFA's demand for a significantly increased licensing fee ($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 partnered with Konami's eFootball for the FIFAe World Cup 2024.

Download eFootball from the Google Play Store and take advantage of current in-game events, including a special Bruno Fernandes design and an 8x match experience multiplier for faster Dream Team progression.