Are World Cup Heroes Limited Time?
The World Cup hero items in FIFA 23 are not limited time and will be permanent within the game, unlike standard World Cup player items which will expire after the World Cup event comes to a close. The World Cup Heroes will feature unique designs illustrated by Marvel in a collaboration with EA Sports, and will be available to players who redeem the content between December 23, 2022 and January 3, 2023.
Understanding World Cup Heroes
To provide more clarity on World Cup Heroes, let’s dive into some frequently asked questions.
FAQs
- How long do World Cup heroes last?: World Cup heroes are permanent and will not disappear after the World Cup event.
- Do World Cup heroes disappear after World Cup?: No, World Cup heroes will remain in players’ accounts, but players exclusive to the promo might be removed.
- Is the FIFA World Cup mode limited time?: The FIFA World Cup mode is not limited time, but it will feature time-limited cards known as Player Items.
- Are all World Cup cards time-limited?: No, not all World Cup items will be available for a limited time, as there will be a host of permanent World Cup items available during various World Cup Campaigns.
- Do FIFA World Cup players expire?: Yes, standard World Cup players will expire, but some special designs can be obtained through SBCs or objectives.
- Do yellow cards expire in World Cup?: Single yellow cards are canceled after the quarterfinals, meaning no player can be suspended for the World Cup Final due to yellow card accumulation.
- Why is Brazil not in FIFA 23?: Brazil’s absence in FIFA 23 is due to licensing issues over image rights.
- Will FIFA 23 remove World Cup?: The World Cup mode in FIFA 23 is the last World Cup mode, as future games will be under the name of EA Sports FC.
- Why is FIFA only every 4 years?: The World Cup happens every four years to allow enough time for qualification tournaments and playoffs among national teams.
- Has anyone kept the World Cup trophy?: No, the winners of the World Cup are not allowed to keep the trophy, instead receiving a bronze replica.
- Has anyone won 2 World Cups back to back?: Yes, Italy (1934 and 1938) and Brazil (1958 and 1962) have won the World Cup back to back.
- Does FIFA keep the trophy?: The FIFA World Cup trophy is kept by FIFA, and the winners receive a gold-plated bronze replica.
- How do FIFA World Cup heroes work?: World Cup Heroes are special cards featuring famous World Cup moments or performances in club football, with unique Marvel-themed artwork.
- Can you buy World Cup heroes?: Yes, players who pre-ordered the FIFA 23 Ultimate Edition can receive an untradeable FIFA World Cup FUT 23 Hero Pack.
- What is the difference between icons and heroes in FIFA?: Icons cards create chemistry with any other player, whereas Heroes require a certain nationality or club to get the chemistry bonus.