FIFA has announced the first Football Manager World Cup

Soccer’s supreme entity has partnered with developer Sports Interactive to hold an official strategy video game tournament this year.

The FIFA and the developer Sports Interactive announced an unexpected partnership aimed at finding the first World champion of Football Manager. This unique union aims to bring digital and traditional football together in a different way, from strategy.

FIFA has announced the first Football Manager World Cup

“The final event will show the highest level of tactical knowledge as the best players Football Manager 2024 compete for $100,000 in prizes from August 29 to September 1. “Players can register through FIFA.GG to get more information about qualification in their territory,” the statement said.

In the first year of this collaboration, select member associations will be invited which is represented in the final event. These invitations will be based on eligibility and the number of players per country, which will “ensure fair and representative competition worldwide.”

“I look forward to being a part of this new and exciting journey. This competition requires participants to demonstrate a in-depth knowledge of football strategy and tactics. “Success in this format requires not only mastery of game mechanics but also deep knowledge,” he said. Arsene Wengerhead of Global Football Development at FIFA.

And he added: “At FIFA we are committed to develop coaches and training strategies to give every talent a chance. “That’s why I look forward to seeing the best esports coaches from around the world compete in this event and contribute to the global advancement of football management and talent development.”

This decision by the mother house of football adds to the Rocket League World Cup which was confirmed a few days ago, where 16 teams will participate. All this is happening while waiting for the announcement of a new FIFA football simulator, after breaking its link to EA SPORTS.