Global esports competition is gearing up for one of its biggest showdowns as the FIFAe World Cup 2025 prepares to kick off in Riyadh on December 10. Konami Digital Entertainment Limited confirms that this year’s tournament is set to break records once again with a massive lineup of global competitors, deeper gameplay systems, and a major eFootball update released to celebrate the opening of the world championship. With 90 countries and regions participating in qualifiers, the event has reached 16.51 million total competitors, marking one of the strongest turnouts in the history of competitive football gaming.
eFootball™ official website: https://www.konami.com/efootball/en-us/
The FIFAe World Cup 2025 is the official global esports championship jointly organized by Konami Digital Entertainment Limited and the International Football Federation. The console category will feature an intense 2v2 format, placing emphasis on teamwork and tactical collaboration. Players from 12 countries will advance through group stages, knockout rounds, and critical high stakes matches leading to the grand final. The scale and prestige of this year’s competition reinforce the rapid expansion of eFootball as an international esports platform.
To commemorate the opening of the global tournament, eFootball players can participate in a new campaign offering exclusive limited time rewards. Logging in throughout the event period unlocks a variety of in game items, including a daily special player selected from a curated lineup of standout athletes. Fans can also enter the Squad Challenge Event, where completing challenges under specific match conditions provides even more special rewards. The celebratory campaign runs from December 4 to December 18, giving players ample time to collect bonuses while following the tournament.
Alongside the campaign launch, a major eFootball update has been deployed to enhance competitive balance across console and mobile. This update introduces refreshed game tuning, polished mechanics, and a suite of new features designed to elevate strategic depth. Among the standout additions is a new trend analysis feature that evaluates player behavior during matches. The “Hint” function supplements this by providing real time feedback from in game players and coaches, helping users adjust tactics during pressure filled moments.
Another highlight is the newly expanded Analytics tool, which collects data from the last ten PvP matches of each user and transforms it into visual comparisons. These analytics measure performance against various competitors, including players ranked across Divisions 1 to 4, offering deep insight into tactics, strengths, and weaknesses. This enhancement pushes eFootball further into data driven gameplay, giving competitive players reliable metrics to refine their strategies.
Additional gameplay improvements include smoother AI control when users are idle, refined speed and acceleration balancing for defenders, and adjustments that allow low energy players to maintain reaction precision even during the closing moments of tense matches. The defensive awareness system has also been upgraded so defenders with high values track opponents more effectively, promoting fairer and more realistic match outcomes.
The update introduces a new Link Up Play system spotlighting Ronald Koeman’s tactical identity. When a core player controls the ball, designated key players initiate purposeful forward runs to receive crosses and create scoring opportunities. Activating this system improves accuracy for solo passes, cross passes, and direct shots. Legendary players such as Epic David Beckham and Epic Jan Kohler meet the conditions for Link Up activation and will be available in game from December 4 to 11.
Fans can also earn up to 2500 eFootball points by tuning in to official livestreams during the tournament period. The viewing campaign covers both console and mobile matches, awarding points throughout Days 1 to 3 and offering extra rewards during the final day broadcast. These viewing incentives encourage fans from across the SEA region and around the world to join the excitement of the global esports stage.
The FIFAe World Cup 2025 marks the continued evolution of eFootball as a worldwide competitive entertainment platform. As the event begins in Riyadh, the new update, expanded global participation, and enhanced analytics tools reflect Konami’s ongoing investment in the future of football esports. With millions of players now invested in the ecosystem, the 2025 season sets a new benchmark for engagement and digital football innovation.
Enter the ‘eFootball™’ game viewing page and watch live streams of console and mobile matches to earn up to 2,500 eFootball™ points.
Days 1-3
- Console / Mobile: https://e-football.konami.net/fifae_world_cup/2025/en/
Viewing Rewards: 500 eFootball™ Score
Final Day 4
- Console: https://www.youtube.com/live/BAEoA5Zncwk
Viewing Rewards: 1,000 eFootball™ Score - Mobile: https://www.youtube.com/live/yQC99d8lxss
Viewing Rewards: 1,000 eFootball™ Score
About eFootball
eFootball is the modernized evolution of the long running PES series, rebuilt with a new game engine, expanded gameplay systems, and a free to play model across multiple devices. With over nine hundred million downloads worldwide, it continues to grow as an international competitive platform. The eFootball and eFootball logo trademarks are registered under Konami Digital Entertainment Co., Ltd.
About Konami Group
The Konami Group was established in 1973 and evolved from its origins in amusement machines to a global presence across digital entertainment, gaming and systems, sports, and amusement sectors. Over the decades, the company expanded internationally and now operates across various business divisions.
About Konami Digital Entertainment
As the core division of the Konami Group, Konami Digital Entertainment develops content across mobile, console, and card games. Its portfolio includes globally recognized franchises such as eFootball, Metal Gear, Silent Hill, Castlevania, Contra, and the Yu Gi Oh Trading Card Game series.
