Saudi Arabia hosts FIFAe World Cup Finals , Starting 10 December
The FIFAe Finals 25 will see the best national teams compete against each other on the world stage in Riyadh, promising elite-level gameplay, dramatic rivalries, and unforgettable moments as football esports’ biggest stars chase global glory.
The FIFAe Finals 25 will take place from 10 to 19 December in Riyadh.
The FIFAe World Cup featuring eFootball Console and the FIFAe World Cup featuring eFootball Mobile will run from 10 to 13 December.
The FIFAe World Cup featuring Rocket League will run from 15 to 19 December.
The final day of the FIFAe World Cup featuring eFootball on 13 December, as well as the knockout stages of the FIFAe World Cup featuring Rocket League on 17 and 19 December, will be open to the public.
Saudi Arabia , the host nation and reigning Rocket League world champions, will need to battle to retain the crowd and keep bringing thrilling the home crowd.
France , among the favourites and strongest nations, are seeking revenge after last year’s final defeat to Saudi Arabia.
With an all-new roster, the USA are among the favourites, as the players representing the nation have had a fantastic 2025 season so far, having won the RLCS 2025 World Championship and featuring in the top 4 of the RLCS majors.
FIFAe World Cup featuring eFootball Console Indonesia , reigning eFootball Console world champions , return to defend their title and cement their dominance on the global stage.
A range of nations showcased their skills in qualifiers — including Italy , who went unbeaten in qualification; Japan , who won their regional qualifier by eliminating Indonesia; and Brazil , who were nearly flawless in their region.
Another returning Champion, Malaysia , led by player Minbappe, are aiming for back-to-back FIFAe World Champion titles.
Behind Malaysia, nations such as India , who had a promising tournament in 2024, and Thailand , who went unbeaten in qualifiers, are lining up to challenge the reigning champion.
