• Saudi Arabia, Netherlands, Belgium and Spain earn their qualification to the quarter finals from Group A

• France, Brazil, Morocco and Chile go through from Group B

• The FIFAe World Cup featuring Rocket League to take place on 7 December

The group stage of the FIFAe World Cup 2024™ featuring Rocket League delivered intense action, dramatic qualifications and a roller coaster of emotions as the last round of the group stage went through. The audience stayed at the edge of their seat during the whole day, setting up a great atmosphere throughout the whole day. The top nations battled for a place in the quarterfinals and only eight managed to go through. Ultimately Saudi Arabia, Netherlands, Belgium and Spain advanced from Group A; while France, Brazil, Morocco and Chile advance from Group B to the FIFAe World Cup featuring Rocket League Quarter Finals taking place on 7 December.

Some of our favorite highlights of last day of the Group Stage

• Belgium breaks the Netherlands' streak: The Netherlands, previously undefeated, faced a shocking defeat in Round 8 against Belgium. The result was a staggering 9-0 aggregate, halting their momentum.

• Saudi Arabia’s dominance: Saudi Arabia delivered an exceptional performance, remaining undefeated throughout the entire group stage. They emerged as one of the strongest contenders in the tournament. With Kiileerrz, Rw9, trk511 and d7oom-24, fans believe everything is possible for the hosting nation!

• The Netherlands’ Unexpected Rise: Initially considered underdogs, the Netherlands defied expectations to secure second place in Group A, ensuring their qualification for the quarterfinals.

• Spain’s narrow escape: The fight for the fourth spot in Group A remained until the very end. England made a valiant effort in the final round, defeating South Africa 6-0 to improve their goal differential in the first game. However, Spain managed to hold their position, thanks in part to Belgium's dominance over them in Game 1 of the last round. South Africa spoiled England’s plans by holding the English roster to a draw in the final game, sealing Spain's qualification.

• Germany’s upset: Although Germany did not qualify, they achieved a memorable win in the last round against a formidable opponent—the Netherlands—showing their resilience.

• Efforts by Germany and England fall short: Both Germany and England displayed strong performances on Day 2, collecting a significant number of points. However, these efforts were not enough to secure advancement as Spain and Belgium made way into the third and fourth spot in the table.

• South Africa and Australia stay positive: Despite missing the cut, South Africa and Australia ended their group stage campaigns with commendable sportsmanship and a few upsets, leaving a great impression on this tournament and leaving the fans looking forward to seeing them again!

• Morocco’s early momentum: Morocco started their campaign with an impressive 7-1 aggregate victory over the USA, setting an early tone for their group stage matches.

• France vs. Morocco drama: The highly anticipated France-Morocco matchup delivered intense gameplay. France dominated the first game, but Morocco retaliated in the second game, resulting in an exciting draw that showcased the determination of both teams.

• Chile’s close encounter with Morocco. Chile put up an incredible fight against Morocco in Round 12 which lead to an overtime of more than five minutes, ending with a goal of the fan favorite: Itachi.

• USA vs. Brazil repeat victory: The USA and Brazil faced off once again, with Brazil replicating their success from the first leg, securing another decisive win.

• Argentina’s courageous exit: Although Argentina was eliminated from the competition, they delivered commendable performances, challenging some of the tournament's strongest teams and proving their mettle.

• USA and Chile's fierce battle for fourth: The race for the fourth spot in the table came down to the final round. In a dramatic overtime showdown, Chile clinched victory in the first game and in second's game overtime, securing their place and leaving the USA just short of qualification.

• USA exits the competition, but not the fans' hearts. USA fought until the very end and with a team willing to stand up for them, they left the competition with honor and with home support for a next time.

• France - an undefeated giant: France completed the group stage without a single defeat, with the most goals scored both as a team and individually per game, solidifying their status as favorites. With a superstar-studded roster, France's performance has been nothing short of dominant.

• Brazil’s streak snapped by Morocco: Brazil’s impressive undefeated run came to an end in Round 13 when they faced Morocco. Itachi delivered a standout performance, leading Morocco to a crucial victory.

• Brazil's dominance. Brazil only lost one match in the entire tournament and has demonstrated that, a roster full of Furia stars, definitely holds an advantage over the competition

• Quarterfinalists Decided: From Group A, Saudi Arabia, the Netherlands, Belgium, and Spain secured their spots in the quarterfinals. Group B saw its top four teams France, Brazil, Morocco and Chile earn their way into the next stage.

What's next?

On 7 December, these top 8 qualified nations face each other at the FIFAe World Cup featuring Rocket League Quarter Finals, on a single elimination stage and a best-of-seven (Bo7): a format pretty familiar to the Rocket League community and players.

The winners of the Quarter Finals proceed to the Semi Finals, where only 1 nation will rule them all and earn the Champion of FIFAe World Cup featuring Rocket League title.

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Find the key stats of individual players right at the bottom of our Overview page

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