EA Sports FC 24 has officially been announced as a featured game at the forthcoming Esports World Cup 2024, elevating the excitement for gamers and esports enthusiasts alike.
Set to unfold in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, this summer, the Esports World Cup will host a series of competitions across various titles, including popular games like Overwatch 2, PUBG, and Dota 2, with significant prize money at stake.
We're excited to announce FC24 will be at the #EsportsWorldCup 🏆
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— EA SPORTS FC Pro (@EASPORTSFCPro) March 20, 2024
A Year of Success and Anticipation
Since its launch, EA Sports FC 24 has garnered considerable acclaim, marking its success through events like the FC Pro Open and FC Pro League. The inclusion of FC 24 in the Esports World Cup lineup adds a new layer of anticipation, setting the stage for the pinnacle event of the year—the FC Pro World Championship.
Spotlight on Gamers
For gamers, the World Cup presents a golden opportunity outside the FC Pro ecosystem to showcase their talents and compete for a prize pool that’s rumored to be the largest in esports history. This development adds an extra layer of excitement and competition.
How to Qualify for the Esports World Cup
Aspiring participants can kickstart their journey to the Esports World Cup through DreamHack events. EA has announced that FC 24 competitions will be held at DreamHack Summer in Sweden and DreamHack Dallas in the USA, where both amateurs and professionals will compete for a chance to progress to the main event in Saudi Arabia alongside the world’s elite players.
Further details on the qualification process are expected to be released soon, providing clarity for those aiming to compete.
Diverse Lineup at the Esports World Cup 2024
With EA Sports FC 24 joining the lineup, the Esports World Cup 2024 will now feature an expansive roster of eleven games, including CS2, Dota 2, Garena Free Fire, Honor of Kings, MLBB, Overwatch 2, PUBG, PUBG Mobile, R6, and StarCraft 2.
Wagering on your Favourites
As EA Sports FC 24 ascends in the esports world, the interest in betting on esports events has concurrently risen. Choosing the right bookmaker for esports can be challenging, given the plethora of options available.
Beyond the Competition: A Unified Esports Ecosystem
The Esports World Cup is supported by the Esports World Cup Foundation, aiming to unify the esports scene. Sony’s partnership brings additional excitement, with plans for a behind-the-scenes documentary by Sony Pictures Entertainment and an anthem produced by Sony Music Entertainment, enhancing the event’s appeal and reach.
Mark Your Calendars
Scheduled for this summer, the inaugural Esports World Cup, announced in October 2023, promises to be a landmark event, bringing together the best in global esports talent.