Jeddah to host FIFAe World Cup finals for the first time

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, will host the FIFAe World Cup finals for the first time from October 16 to 25 at the Abadi Al-Johar Arena. The event features competitors representing more than 120 countries following a series of record-breaking qualifying rounds.

Participants will compete in eFootball and Rocket League across both console and mobile platforms. The tournament schedule includes eFootball competitions from October 16 to 18, followed by Rocket League matches on October 20 and 21. The event will conclude with a new “Championship Weekend” from October 23 to 25, where three world champions will be crowned.

The tournament follows five continental qualifying championships held in Malaysia, Brazil, Morocco, Mexico, and Portugal. The hosting of this event is supported by the Saudi Esports Federation, utilizing the Kingdom's growing infrastructure in the gaming and digital entertainment sectors.