FIFAe World Cup 2025 is officially confirmed to once again feature eFootball™ on two platforms-mobile and console-with a larger scale and wider participation from countries around the world.
Hosted in December 2025 in Saudi Arabia, the tournament is the result of an extended strategic partnership between KONAMI and FIFA which now continues until 2026.
With a global open qualification system and the full support of FIFPRO, FIFAe World Cup 2025 is expected to be the most inclusive, competitive, and influential digital soccer esports summit in eFootball™ history.
eFootball™ is Ready to Perform Again at FIFAe World Cup 2025: More Countries, Bigger than Ever
With KONAMI and FIFA extending their partnership to 2026, it is safe to conclude that they are committed to driving the growth of global soccer esports through the FIFAe World Cup™ series. After the huge success of FIFAe World Cup 2024™, this year's tournament will again feature eFootball™ games on two platforms: mobile and console, and will be held in December 2025 in Saudi Arabia as part of the FIFAe Finals.
With a global open qualification system, the number of countries competing is sure to increase significantly. In the previous edition, the competition attracted over 14 million online players, with 16 countries competing in the mobile category and 18 countries in the console category. The final match also set a new record for an eFootball™ live broadcast, with over 400,000 simultaneous viewers.
This year, FIFA and KONAMI announced that the number of official clubs and players available for use in the tournament will increase, thanks to closer collaboration with FIFPRO. This means the experience at FIFAe World Cup 2025 will be more realistic and inclusive, including players from more of the world's professional leagues. All qualifying stages will be informed via the official website FIFA.GG and eFootball™This includes registration for national associations as well as the publication of match formats.
eFootball™ World Festival in Tokyo Celebrates 30 Years of Digital Football Legacy
On July 21, 2025, a grand celebration titled eFootball World Festival in Tokyo was held to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the eFootball™ series, formerly known as Winning Eleven. The event was the main stage for important announcements from KONAMI and FIFA-the extension of the official esports partnership until 2026 and the confirmation of two more seasons of FIFAe World Cup™.
In a special session on the main stage, eFootball™ Production General Manager Makoto Igarashi expressed his enthusiasm for working with FIFA and the global community once again.
"More than 14 million players have participated online in FIFAe World Cup 2024™, and this year we're looking to scale up even further," he said.
This commitment was also affirmed by Christian Volk, FIFA's Director of eFootball & Gaming, who emphasized the importance of competition accessibility for different countries and communities, in order to build a sustainable ecosystem.
The event also features match footage and historic moments from the 2024 tournament, where Indonesia won the console event, and Malaysia took the mobile event. Viewers can also enjoy a rebroadcast of the Tokyo festivities via eFootball™ Channel on YouTubeThis is the first of its kind, featuring highlights from the tournament and testimonials from players and national federations.
Global Football Federations Support FIFAe World Cup 2025
The positive response from various national soccer associations and global institutions strengthens FIFAe World Cup 2025's position as the most prestigious soccer esports event. Here are some excerpts from their official statements:
- Argentina and Malaysia also confirmed their commitment to strengthen eFootball™ player engagement, in the hope of winning another world title in the upcoming edition. FAM (Football Association of Malaysia) stated that eFootball™ has become an important medium for the younger generation to achieve their digital soccer dreams.
- JFA (Japan Football Association) will hold another tournament JFA eJapan National Soccer Team Selection Tournament 2025 as the official path to the FIFAe Finals. President Tsuneyasu Miyamoto, who had appeared in the Winning Eleven '97expressed pride in the continuation of this tradition and JFA's support of the eJapan national team.
- FIFPROthrough Commercial Director Andrew Orsatti, welcomed the extended collaboration with KONAMI. On the occasion of 60 years of fighting for the rights of professional players, they see eFootball™ as an important bridge to support the generation of digital footballers.
- Turkish Football Federation calls FIFAe an inclusive and collaborative platform. Marketing Director Sema Tuğçe Dikici emphasized that eFootball™ is now part of the modern football landscape, where the younger generation continues to be engaged as digital athletes.
Schedule and Registration: Watch eFootball™ Official Website and FIFA.GG
For those interested in joining the competition, registration for the FIFAe World Cup 2025 qualifiers will open shortly. Players who wish to join are advised to keep an eye on update latest via:
- 🌐 eFootball™ Official Website
- 🌐 FIFA.GG
- 📺 eFootball™ Channel on YouTube
With great enthusiasm and full support from various world football federations, FIFAe World Cup 2025 is projected to be a significant milestone in the evolution of digital football-based esports competitions. Continued collaboration between KONAMIFIFA and FIFPRO not only expand the range of participant participation, but also strengthen the legitimacy of eFootball™ as the premier platform that brings together international communities, competitions and collaborations.
