FIFAe World Cup Crown Inaugural Console and Mobile Champions

The inaugural FIFAe World Cup 2024, a collaboration between eFootball and FIFA, has crowned its champions. Malaysia's Minbappe secured victory in the mobile division, while Indonesia dominated the console competition with the winning team of BINONGBOYS, SHNKS-ELGA, GARUDAFRANC, and akbarpaudie.

Held at the impressive SEF Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, this tournament marks the first of what's hoped to be a recurring event. The high production values of the FIFAe World Cup 2024 were evident, reflecting Saudi Arabia's significant investment in esports, coinciding with the inaugural Esports World Cup this year.

A High-Stakes Game

The long-term success of the FIFAe World Cup 2024 remains to be seen. However, the event clearly demonstrates Konami and FIFA's ambition to establish eFootball as the premier football simulator for elite competition. This collaboration significantly reinforces that goal.

Concerns exist, however, that the lavish spectacle might alienate casual players. History shows that major organizational involvement in esports, even in established scenes like fighting games, can sometimes lead to unforeseen challenges. While the FIFAe World Cup 2024 appears smoothly run for now, potential future hurdles remain a possibility.

In other gaming news, don't forget to check out the results of the recently concluded Pocket Gamer Awards 2024!