FIFAe World Cup Crowns First Console, Mobile Champs

The historic collaboration between eFootball and FIFA for the FIFAe World Cup 2024 has concluded with champions crowned in both mobile and console divisions. Malaysia's Minbappe dominated the mobile competition, while Indonesia's BINONGBOYS, SHNKS-ELGA, GARUDAFRANC and akbarpaudie emerged victorious in the console category.

Historic Inaugural Tournament

Held at the state-of-the-art SEF Arena in BLVD Riyadh City, this inaugural tournament marks a significant milestone in competitive football gaming. The event showcased Malaysia's Minbappe as the mobile champion, while Indonesia's powerhouse team of BINONGBOYS, SHNKS-ELGA and akbarpaudie claimed console supremacy.

The tournament's production quality clearly demonstrated the substantial investment behind this new esports venture, particularly notable as Saudi Arabia makes major strides in the esports landscape with events like the concurrent Esports World Cup.

The Future of Competitive Football Gaming

While fan reception remains to be seen, this collaboration strategically positions eFootball as the premier competitive football simulator. The partnership with FIFA undoubtedly lends credibility to Konami's platform for top-tier esports.

Some skepticism exists regarding whether such high-production tournaments will resonate with casual players. Historical parallels in fighting game esports suggest that large-scale corporate events can sometimes disrupt grassroots competitive scenes. The FIFAe World Cup may face similar challenges, though its debut suggests promising potential.

For more on competitive mobile gaming, explore our recent coverage of the Pocket Gamer Awards 2024 winners and see which titles earned top honors this year.