• The pinnacle event is the last tournament taking place during the FIFAe Finals 2023

• Tekkz, Tuga810, Jonny and Vejrgang led Group A, Group B, Group C and Group D respectively.

• Players continue in group stage, accumulating points to qualify for the Round of 16.

The FIFAe World Cup, the ultimate highlight of the FIFAe Finals 2023 for individual players, kicked off on July 16. Following the format of the recently concluded FIFAe Club World Cup 2023™ and FIFAe Nations Cup 2023™, both presented by Gamers8, the FIFAe World Cup 2023™, also presented by Gamers8, began with a group stage. After 10 rounds, the top four players from each group would advance to the knockout stages.

On the first day of the group stage, the 24 players competed within their respective groups, aiming to accumulate points and secure favorable positions on the scoreboard within the first 5 rounds. Notably, six participants from the FIFAe World Cup 2023 also featured in the other two tournaments: AboMakkah, Obrun2002, Mark11, PHzin, Tuga810, and Vejrgang, all showcasing their best performances. As the matches unfolded, the players experienced intense pressure and competition, creating an electrifying atmosphere with the enthusiastic crowd adding to the excitement.

In case you missed the action, here are some highlights from day 1.

Highlights and summary

• In Group A, Tuga810 faced Stingrayjnr, who had previously met in last year's Round of 16, resulting in a 4-1 victory for Tuga810. Despite a slow start on the first day, Tuga810 made a comeback, ultimately securing the top spot in Group A.

• Tekkz, holding the highest score throughout the day, had a challenging match against the local favorite, AboMakkah. The game remained a draw until the end of the first half, but Tekkz managed to secure a late goal, claiming victory.

• In Group D, the South Americans PHzin and nicolas99fc had an intense match, with PHzin emerging victorious with a 2-1 scoreline.

• Teammates ManuBachoore and Yilmaz from Team Gullit faced off in Group D, ending in a draw, as Yilmaz nullified ManuBachoore's advantage goals.

• ManuBachoore and nicolas99fc, who had clashed in last year's quarter finals, faced each other again, resulting in an intense 3-3 draw.

• Round 2 matches for Group C and Group D was full of thrilling comebacks and numerous goals.

• Jonny's match against Stokes in the second round saw a total of 8 goals, with Jonny prevailing 5-3, accumulating the most number of goals in a match during day 1.

• Vejrgang demonstrated exceptional performance, securing 4 victories out of five games on the first day, making him one of the two players undefeated during day 1, alongside Tekkz.

About the competition

The FIFAe World Cup 2023 is far from over, as the first day of the group stage concluded. Players have a second chance to qualify for the knockout stage, the Round of 16, after day 2. Although fan-favorites are leading the tables, nothing is certain yet, and the competition promises more thrilling action ahead.