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.

The Soccer company, FIFA, partnered with Konami to start FIFAe World Cup eSports competition after splitting from EA following the 2022 release.

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

Japanese game developer and publisher KONAMI and football governing body FIFA have signed a collaboration agreement.

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.

Konami Digital Entertainment and FIFA are joining forces to elevate esports with the FIFAe World Cup featuring eFootball. The new collaboration aims to enhance the experience of the global football community through competitions on both console and mobile platforms, allowing players to proudly represent their nations in style.

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

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.

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

FIFA is partnering with Konami on the current edition of the FIFAe World Cup. eFootball will be used for the first time ever in the competition. FIFA is apparently working on its own competitor to EA FC.