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Message: [QUOTE="Queen, post: 86619, member: 27"] A global grind toward FIFAe glory just kicked off, and over 110 nations are lining up to chase a World Cup slot through pure in-game sweat. Konami and FIFA roll out Challenger Series [LIST] [*]Konami Digital Entertainment launched the Challenger Series with FIFA. [*]The program feeds directly into the FIFAe World Cup 2026, featuring eFootball. [*]Mobile Division switches to 2v2, matching Console Division rules. [*]This marks the third edition of the tournament. [/LIST] Participation hits record territory [LIST] [*]More than 110 FIFA member nations and regions signed up. [*]Croatia, Kenya, and Tunisia joined the lineup this year. [*]Last season pulled roughly 16.51 million participants worldwide. [*]That turnout ranked it among the biggest global football esports events. [/LIST] Format and February schedule details [LIST] [*]The Challenger Series splits into the Console Division and the Mobile Division. [*]Both brackets run on the Dream Team mode. [*]Rounds 1 and 2 span February 12 to 19. [*]Round 3 runs from February 19 to 22 as PvP only. [/LIST] National team selection is not automatic [LIST] [*]National team spots hinge on AI, PvP, and ranking results. [*]Organizers stressed that Challenger results do not lock selections. [*]Each country’s football association makes the final call. [*]FIFA.GG will post every nation’s criteria later. [/LIST] Path to the 2026 World Championship [LIST] [*]International qualifiers follow the Challenger Series stage. [*]Those events decide who reaches the 2026 finals. [*]FIFA confirmed in 2025 a multi-year deal with the Saudi Esports Federation. [*]SEF Arena in Riyadh will host eFootball and Rocket League World Cups. [/LIST] [/QUOTE]

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