Konami x FIFA Esports Collab Is The Ultimate Plot Twist

In a move nobody predicted after decades of FIFA vs PES rivalry, Konami's eFootball has been chosen as the official platform for the FIFAe Virtual World Cup 2024. Talk about unexpected alliances!

Qualifiers Are Rolling Right Now!

The competition features two main categories: Console battles (PS4/PS5) and Mobile showdowns. Players from 18 nations can battle their way to the finals, including football powerhouses like Brazil, Argentina and France alongside emerging esports markets like India and Indonesia.

From October 10-20, competitors will face grueling three-stage in-game qualifiers. The National Nomination Phases then run October 28 through November 3 across all participating countries.

Global Finals Coming Later This Year

Konami's keeping us guessing about the exact date, but the championship matches will happen live before 2024 ends. Even if your country didn't make the cut, you can still compete through Round 3 and score sweet rewards like 50 eFootball coins and 30,000 XP.

From Foes To Frenemies

This partnership reads like a football fairytale after years of bitter competition. Remember when EA Sports walked away from FIFA in 2022 after rejecting insane $1 billion licensing demands? Now FIFA's found an unlikely new dance partner in Konami.

Currently, eFootball players can grab a special Bruno Fernandes card and enjoy 8x XP boosts for Dream Team progression. Perfect timing to sharpen those virtual skills!

Download eFootball today on Google Play Store while the event runs hot. And don't miss our Halloween Pokémon GO feature about Hangry Morpeko stirring up trouble!