FIFAe World Cup 2024: The global challenge of eFootball begins on December 9

KONAMI and FIFA announce the start of the FIFAe World Cup 2024, the eagerly anticipated official eSports tournament, which will take place from 9 to 12 December at the magnificent SFE Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, the world’s largest eSports arena. The tournament, which combines console (PS4 and PS5) and mobile competition, will be streamed live, bringing together eFootball fans for a global event focused on spectacle and athleticism.

After an intense qualification phase involving over 14 million players, the world's top eSports athletes will battle it out to claim the coveted world championship title and a share of the total $100,000 prize pool $100.000.

• Console Division: 54 players from 18 countries will compete in 2v2 matches where teamwork is essential.
• Mobile Division: 16 players from 16 countries will showcase their skills in 1v1 battles, proving that big emotions can be experienced even on smaller screens.

The winner of each division will receive $20,000 and the prestigious world champion trophy. Here’s how the prize pool will be split across both categories:

• Second place: $15.000
• Semifinalists: $10,000
• Fourth place: $5.000
• Additional rewards will be distributed up to the ninth group in the console division and the eighth in the mobile division.

To celebrate the event, KONAMI will launch a special campaign on eFootball, offering fans the chance to earn daily bonuses, including 4,000 eFootball points and 400,000 GP, simply by watching the official stream. The event promises to capture the attention of fans worldwide, with live audiences in the arena and millions of viewers online to experience the excitement live.

The live streams will be broadcast on YouTube, bringing the vibrant atmosphere of the competition straight into fans' homes. Get ready to experience an unprecedented spectacle, as the world's top eFootball talents give everything to reach glory.