FIFA didn't exactly get out of the video game business after parting ways with EA. Soccer’s governing body has teamed up with Konami to host two editions of the FIFAe World Cup on the console and mobile versions of eFootball later this year.

As announced on Konami's official site, the company's eFootball games will be utilized for two different FIFAe World Cup tournaments: one for mobile and one for consoles. However, the deal between Konami and FIFA is only for esports, and doesn't involve a new console game or rebranding eFootball as a FIFA title.

FIFA has chosen Konami as its new esports partner following the association's split with EA, with eFootball playing host to the FIFAe World Cup this year.

The world of soccer video games took another twist today after Konami and FIFA — for years rivals on the virtual pitch — signed their first deal following the end of EA Sports’ long-running FIFA games.

Konami's eFootball, the game previously known as Pro Evolution Soccer, will fill the Fifa esports vacuum left by EA Sports.

FIFA partners with Konami’s eFootball for the FIFAe World Cup, signaling a renewed push into esports. Here's what you need to know.

After parting ways with EA, FIFA is now forging an alliance with competitor Konami. However, the initial partnership is only about e-sports.

FIFA teams up with Konami for the FIFAe World Cup, featuring eFootball in a global esports event. Qualifying starts today.

In May 2022, EA blew the whistle on its long-running deal with world football governing body FIFA. The publisher's execs had long grumbled that they were paying a huge royalty and had done more than anyone to grow the FIFA brand to where it is today,

Two FIFAe World Cup tournaments featuring Konami’s eFootball game will take place, one on mobile and one on console.

FIFA partners with Konami to host two FIFAe World Cup editions in eFootball, despite ending its long-standing relationship with EA in 2022. Eighteen countries, including India and Brazil, are competing.