FIFA to host Rocket League esports series in FIFAe World Cup

Published , by TJ Denzer

It looks like FIFA is gearing up to launch some esports competitions this year, and Psyonix RC soccer game Rocket League will be involved in the event. The FIFAe World Cup has been announced, featuring Rocket League, and will feature teams of some of the best players in the world from 16 nations as they duke it out to prove which squad is the world’s best. Sign-ups are open now and dates and further details will be announced later on.

FIFA announced some of the details of the FIFAe World Cup in a press release this week. According to the announcement, Rocket League will be the featured game of the competition. FIFA will invite teams representing 16 nations around the world to compete in the event, with player and team registrations open on the website. Qualifications and conditions have also been established in general and by some regions. Nations are encouraged to support their teams and share who they want to see compete on the world stage.

Director of eFootball and Gaming at FIFA Christian Volk was excited to share details of the FIFAe World Cup as the organization prepares for the competition ahead:

With some important details such as dates and included nations up in the air for the FIFAe World Cup, stay tuned as we continue to watch for further updates on the event via the Rocket League topic, right here at Shacknews.