FIFAe World Cup: First Champions Crowned in Console and Mobile

The collaboration between eFootball and FIFA for the FIFAe World Cup 2024 has reached its thrilling conclusion, with champions crowned in both the mobile and console divisions. The tournament, held at the SEF Arena in BLVD Riyadh City, marked the inaugural event in what both Konami and FIFA hope will become a staple in the esports calendar. Minbappe from Malaysia emerged victorious in the mobile category, while the console division saw a strong performance from Indonesian players, with BINONGBOYS, SHNKS-ELGA, GARUDAFRANC, and akbarpaudie taking home the top honors.

The FIFAe World Cup 2024 showcased impressive production values, a testament to the significant investment in esports, especially from Saudi Arabia, which is also hosting the inaugural Esports World Cup this year. The high-quality presentation of the event underscores the commitment of both Konami and FIFA to position eFootball as the premier football simulator for competitive play.

However, the question remains whether such a glitzy and high-stakes competition will resonate with the average player. Drawing parallels with the world of fighting games, which pioneered modern esports, there's a concern that heavy involvement from major organizations could lead to disruptions in top-level play. Despite these concerns, the FIFAe World Cup 2024 appears to have run smoothly thus far.

Speaking of awards and recognition, the Pocket Gamer Awards 2024 have recently concluded. Be sure to check out the results to see if your favorite games and developers took home the gold this month!