SEA Dominance Makes FIFAe World Cup 2024 the Year’s Most Popular Sports Simulation Event
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The inaugural FIFAe World Cup featuring eFootball kicked off with excitement from December 9 to 12, held at the stunning Saudi Esports Federation Arena in Boulevard Riyadh City, Saudi Arabia. It brought together the world’s top talents for a showdown in both the console and mobile editions of the game. What’s more, the event set a new benchmark for viewership in sports simulation games, drawing a record-breaking number of concurrent viewers this year.
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Southeast Asia Shines in the FIFAe World Cup
Southeast Asia showcased its incredible dominance in the FIFAe World Cup 2024, with both Indonesia and Malaysia taking the spotlight in different segments of the tournament. The competition saw 18 nations clash in a 2v2 format for the console event, while the mobile event featured the 16 best nations in 1v1 action.
Malaysia’s Mobile Victory
Malaysia’s own Muhaimin “Minbappe” Razak made history in the first-ever FIFAe World Cup played on mobile. Minbappe triumphed over Morocco’s Anass “AN10_Tienes” Moussa in a final that was nearly one-sided. With flawless strategy and precise play, Minbappe outclassed his opponent across two games, claiming a landmark victory for his country. His win in the mobile edition secured a $20,000 prize, with the runner-up, Moussa, walking away with $15,000.
Indonesia’s Console Victory
The console side of the tournament truly stole the show in terms of viewership, with Indonesia making history by securing two major FIFAe World Cup titles in the same year. Rahmat “Miracle” Taufiq had already bagged a title earlier in 2024 at the FIFAe World Cup featuring Football Manager, but it was the FIFAe World Cup 2024 console event that stunned fans worldwide.
Indonesia’s team—Akbar “akbarpaudie” Paudie, Rizky “BINONGBOYS” Faidan, and Elga “SHNKS-ELGA” Cahya—fought through an intense final against Brazil, emerging victorious with a 2-0 win. Though the scoreline may suggest a comfortable victory, the final was anything but easy. Brazil had taken the lead in the first game, but Indonesia capitalized on defensive mistakes to secure a 2:1 win in the first match. The second game saw Indonesia racing to a 2-0 lead, holding off a late surge from Brazil to clinch the trophy.
This thrilling console event peaked at 414,928 viewers, making it the highest-ever peak concurrent viewership for a sports simulation esports game in 2024. The event also amassed 946,380 hours watched, with an average of 50,251 viewers over 19 hours of gameplay. Indonesia’s performance and the country’s enthusiastic fanbase were key factors in this viewership explosion, especially in the final days of the event.
FIFAe World Cup Console Viewership Stats
The FIFAe World Cup 2024 console segment set a new record, not only in peak concurrent viewership but also in audience reach. Over the first two days, viewership numbers were modest, but by the final days, they exploded, largely driven by Indonesian audiences. The event became the most-watched sports simulation esports competition of the year by peak concurrent viewership, surpassing the FC Pro 24 Open by 30%.
Top Channels & Audience Reach
The official event channels were among the top providers of coverage, with Indonesian, Portuguese, and English-speaking audiences dominating the watch time charts. These three languages made up an impressive 98.35% of the overall viewership, highlighting the massive international interest in the FIFAe World Cup 2024 console event.
A Year of Rising Viewership for Sports Sim Games
The FIFAe World Cup 2024 isn’t just a milestone for eFootball—it’s part of a growing trend for sports simulation games in general. With tweaks to event formats and schedules, esports in the sports simulation genre have seen remarkable growth in both viewership and participation. The success of the FIFAe World Cup 2024, especially in Indonesia, speaks to the rising global popularity of competitive sports gaming.
In conclusion, the FIFAe World Cup 2024 has proven to be a game-changer for the sports simulation scene, with Southeast Asia firmly establishing its dominance. As the year continues, one thing is clear: the rise of football simulation esports is far from over, and with more thrilling competitions on the horizon, it’s exciting to think about what the future holds for this rapidly growing industry.
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