eFootball World Cup 2024 Begins in Saudi Arabia

Konami and FIFA's collaboration for the FIFAe World Cup 2024 is officially underway! Tune in to witness intense competition in both console and mobile divisions. The grand prize is a substantial $20,000 share of a $100,000 prize pool.

As previously reported, Konami's eFootball and FIFA have partnered to bring the FIFAe World Cup to Saudi Arabia. This exciting event, featuring both console and mobile competitions, begins December 9th. The eFootball x FIFAe World Cup will be livestreamed globally and boasts a live audience.

Qualifiers, which started in October, have concluded. The finals feature over 54 players from 22 countries in the console division's grueling 2v2 matches. The mobile division has a more focused field of 16 players representing 16 different countries in 1v1 battles.

The prize for this intense competition? A significant $20,000 share of a $100,000 prize pool! Even viewers can participate in the excitement. Those watching the streams from December 9th to 12th can earn up to 4,000 eFootball points and 400,000GP through daily bonuses.

Match of the Day

This collaboration is a significant achievement for Konami. Following high-profile partnerships with football stars like Messi and pop-culture crossovers such as the Captain Tsubasa manga, this FIFAe World Cup collaboration further solidifies their position in the gaming world.

However, its impact on the average player who may not typically watch esports tournaments remains to be seen.

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