What will it be called after FIFA 23?
The successor to the long-running FIFA series will be called EA Sports FC 24, marking the end of a 30-year FIFA era with the name change. After three decades of FIFA games across multiple generations of consoles, EA has severed ties with the football governing body and axed the organisation from its name, making FIFA 23 the last video game in the bestselling franchise.
Frequently Asked Questions
General Information
- What will replace FIFA 23?: EA Sports FC 24 is the replacement for FIFA 23, bringing about the end of a 30-year FIFA era with the name change.
- Will there be another FIFA after FIFA 23?: FIFA 23 will be the last installment in the EA Sports FIFA franchise, but it doesn’t spell the end of the video game.
- Why can’t EA call it FIFA anymore?: EA has lost its license to the FIFA brand, and the company decided that being able to use the FIFA logo simply wasn’t worth the cost.
EA Sports FC 24
- What does FC stand for in FC24?: FC stands for Football Club, so get ready to join the largest football club in the world.
- How much will FC 24 cost?: The Standard Edition will cost £69.99 (RRP) on the PS5, Xbox Series, PC, PS4, and Xbox One, while it will only cost £59.99 (RRP) on the Nintendo Switch.
- Is FC 24 replacing FIFA?: Yes, FC 24 is replacing FIFA, with a new name but a familiar game under the surface.
FIFA World Cup
- Where will FIFA 26 be?: The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be jointly hosted by 16 cities in three North American countries: Canada, Mexico, and the United States.
- Where is World Cup 2026 final?: The 2026 FIFA World Cup Final is likely to be held in New York and New Jersey, which boast the infrastructure, fan base, and experience to host the event.
- How long will FIFA 2026 be?: The 2026 World Cup itself is set to last 39 days, a week longer than the 2010, 2014, and 2018 World Cups.
Future of FIFA
- Will there be a FIFA 25?: There are rumors of a FIFA 25 game, presumably titled FIFA 25, aiming for a winter 2024 launch, which would be much later than EA usually launches a new game.
- Who will win 2026 World Cup?: According to 2026 World Cup Power Rankings, France, England, and Lionel Messi’s Argentina are among the top contenders.
- Who bid for the 2030 World Cup?: The candidacy of Morocco, Portugal, and Spain for the FIFA World Cup 2030 was proposed by CAF and UEFA.
EA Sports and FIFA
- Why is Brazil not in FIFA 23?: Brazil is not in FIFA 23 due to licensing issues over image rights, which has been a long-standing problem.
- How much did FIFA 23 make?: EA Sports FIFA 23 surpassed the lifetime sales of FIFA 22 in just six months, with EA posting $1.87 billion in Q4 net revenue.
- Is FIFA 23 worth buying?: Yes, FIFA 23 is worth buying, especially for fans of the Ultimate Team mode, as it offers a lot of new additions and tweaks to last year’s game.