The collaboration between Konami's eFootball and FIFA for the FIFAe World Cup 2024 has reached a successful conclusion, with champions emerging in both the console and mobile divisions. Indonesia dominated the console category, with BINONGBOYS, SHNKS-ELGA, GARUDAFRANC, and akbarpaudie claiming victory, while Malaysia's Minbappe clinched the gold in the mobile division.
Hosted at the SEF Arena in BLVD Riyadh City, this tournament marks the beginning of what both Konami and FIFA envision as an ongoing series. The high production values of the event reflect the significant effort invested, aligning with the broader push into esports investments seen from Saudi Arabia, highlighted by the inaugural Esports World Cup in the same year.
Both Konami and FIFA are clearly pushing eFootball as the premier football simulator for elite competition, and this tournament serves as a strong endorsement of that vision. However, there remains a question of whether such a high-profile and glitzy event will resonate with the average player. In other esports, such as fighting games, major organizational involvement has sometimes led to challenges in top-level play. While the FIFAe World Cup has started smoothly, similar issues could potentially arise in the future.
On a related note, the Pocket Gamer Awards 2024 have recently concluded. Check out the results to see if your favorite game or team took home an award this month!
