What will happen when FIFA ends?
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When FIFA ends, EA Sports will cease using the FIFA name and branding, and the World Cup will no longer be an official FIFA event in the game, instead, EA Sports FC will be the new name of the franchise. The FIFA 23 game will be the last to bear the FIFA name, and future games will be released under the new EA Sports FC branding, with EA Sports FC 24 being the first game in the new series.
Background and Context
Introduction to FIFA and EA Sports
The FIFA video game series has been a staple of the gaming world for decades, with EA Sports being the developer and publisher of the games. However, due to a breakdown in negotiations between EA Sports and FIFA, the FIFA license will not be renewed, resulting in the end of the FIFA series as we know it.
Reasons for the End of FIFA
The main reason for the end of the FIFA series is the dispute over licensing fees, with FIFA reportedly asking for a significant increase in fees, from $150 million to $250 million per year. EA Sports decided that the cost was not worth it and decided to end the partnership.
Frequently Asked Questions
General Questions
- Will FIFA be ending?: Yes, FIFA 23 will be the last FIFA-branded game, and future games will be released under the EA Sports FC name.
- What will replace FIFA?: The EA Sports FC series will replace the FIFA series, with EA Sports FC 24 being the first game in the new series.
- Will FIFA 23 be the last?: Yes, FIFA 23 will be the last game in the FIFA series.
EA Sports FC
- What is EA Sports FC?: EA Sports FC is the new name of the FIFA series, which will be used for all future games.
- When will EA Sports FC be released?: The first game in the EA Sports FC series, EA Sports FC 24, will be released in September 2023.
FIFA World Cup
- Will the FIFA World Cup still be in the game?: No, the FIFA World Cup will no longer be an official FIFA event in the game, but EA Sports may still include a similar tournament in the EA Sports FC series.
- Where will the 2026 FIFA World Cup be held?: The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be held in Canada, Mexico, and the United States.
Licensing and Branding
- Why did EA lose the FIFA license?: EA Sports lost the FIFA license due to a dispute over licensing fees, with FIFA asking for a significant increase in fees.
- What will happen to the FIFA name?: The FIFA name will no longer be used by EA Sports for their games, and the EA Sports FC name will be used instead.
Future Games
- Will there be a FIFA 24?: No, the next game will be called EA Sports FC 24, not FIFA 24.
- Will EA Sports continue to make football games?: Yes, EA Sports will continue to make football games, but under the EA Sports FC name.
World Cup Hosting
- Where will the 2030 FIFA World Cup be held?: The 2030 FIFA World Cup will be held in Spain, Portugal, and Morocco.
- How long will the 2026 FIFA World Cup last?: The 2026 FIFA World Cup will last for 39 days.
EA Sports FC Series
- What will EA Sports FC be like?: EA Sports FC will be similar to the FIFA series, but with a new name and potentially new features.
- Is FIFA 23 worth buying?: Yes, FIFA 23 is still worth buying, especially for fans of the series, as it will be the last game in the FIFA series.