Konami Digital Entertainment Co., Ltd. (KONAMI)
ve FIFAannounced that, as of today, they have shaken hands to continue their worldwide commitment to the development of esports. As part of this initiative, it will launch on mobile and consoles later this year.
eFootballTwo different FIFAe World Cups are planned to be held, including .
The aim of this collaboration is to increase the joy of football for players around the world through esports. This initiative, which allows players to represent their countries through special competitions, will take the connection with football fans to even higher levels.
FIFAe World Cup Qualifiers will begin worldwide on Thursday, October 10. In order to cover the entire community, two competitions will be held, on console and mobile, and a FIFAe World Champion will be determined in each. More information FIFA.GGfrom and From Konami website you can reach.
In the first year of this cooperation, 18 countries were invited to the final events. The countries were selected based on different factors such as the player base and the previous performance of the opponents in the respective countries. To take part in the tournament, which is open to anyone who plays eFootball, players must update eFootball to the latest version.
The first to feature eFootball on mobile and consoles FIFAe
World CupThe countries that will participate are:
Argentina
Brazil
Costa Rica
England
France
India
Indonesia
Japan
Republic of Korea
Malaysia
Fas
Holland
Poland
Portugal
Saudi Arabia
Spain
Thailand
Türkiye
Managers expressed their thoughts on the subject with the following words:
Koji Kobayashi, Senior Manager, Konami Digital Entertainment Co., Ltd.
“At KONAMI, we have continued to meet challenges in the development of football simulation and esports. We are delighted to be able to contribute to the promotion of eFootball in a new dimension thanks to this collaboration with FIFAe. We would like to express our sincere gratitude to FIFA for providing us with this opportunity. “As we eagerly await the start of the FIFAe World Cup, we look forward to sharing the enthusiasm, excitement and joy of our players around the world through the FIFAe World Cup.”
Romy Gai, FIFA Business Manager
“We are extremely excited to join forces with KONAMI. This collaboration aligns perfectly with our mission to promote football globally and provide players with a platform to showcase their skills. We truly believe in an inclusive ecosystem that will allow diverse communities to be a part of FIFAe competitions.”
Miyamoto Tsuneyasu, President, Japan Football Association
“eFootball has been loved by players around the world for years and has developed a devoted following in Japan, becoming an indispensable platform for the football family. “FIFAe World Cup” featuring “eFootball” will be the pinnacle of e-football players’ dreams. The Japanese Football Association (JFA) will hold a selection tournament to determine the Japanese players who will compete in the “FIFAe World Cup” and e-football will support Japan national team players, just like other Japanese national teams, to play for the top.”
Leandro Petersen, Commercial and Marketing Manager, Argentine Football Federation
“30. Celebrating its anniversary, eFootball has become a very popular game in our country and one of the best communication tools for football fans. We believe that participating in the new FIFAe World Cup featuring eFootball will be the ultimate goal of all eFootball players in our country. “We will do our best to produce a FIFAe World Champion from our country and support the FIFAe World Cup.”
Francois Vasseur, Marketing Director, French Football Federation
“We are proud to announce France’s participation in the FIFAe World Cup featuring eFootball. This unique competition, held on both console and mobile, will allow us to promote the FFF and the French national team in a rapidly growing esports scene. In this context, the FFF is pleased with the momentum that KONAMI and FIFAe have initiated to develop international competitions in eFootball.”
Sema Tuğçe Dikici, Marketing Director, Turkish Football Federation
“As we celebrate the 30th anniversary of eFootball, a game that has captured the hearts of football fans across our country, we recognize its powerful role in bringing players and fans together. The upcoming FIFAe World Cup will impact eFootball, offering a unique opportunity for cooperation between countries and the chance to strengthen our global connections. This tournament represents more than just competition; A platform that fosters international friendships and mutual respect through the love of gaming. We are determined to support this event and see our country crowned as FIFAe World Champions. “The support and recognition that FIFAe provides to eFootball players is invaluable and we are excited to be a part of this journey.”
KONAMIhas been broadcasting football games globally since 1995, and total sales and downloads have now exceeded 800 million. The company has been organizing various tournaments to expand the football community since the 1990s, and in recent years, the company has expanded into eSports by organizing the “eFootball Championship 2024 Club Event” with its European club partners and hosting the “eJLeague eFootball” through the Japan Professional Football League (Ｊ. League). and increased efforts to unify real sports.
Source: www.teknolojioku.com
