• 16 nations from across the world participate in the tournament

• Each nation nominates and select their three representatives for the tournament, plus a substitute

• Nations are selected based on player base and previous performances from players.

With the first-ever FIFAe World Cup featuring Rocket League approaching, interest from the Rocket League community arises and questions come forward. If you want to learn everything there is to know about the tournament, this piece will keep you updated on the latest developments!

UPDATE 17.08.2024

Here is the final list of all participating nations!

UPDATE 17.08.2024

Portugal will join the Rocket League tournament!

UPDATE 17.08.2024

Australia, Chile and France will join the Rocket League action!

UPDATE 15.08.2024

Argentina, Germany and Türkiye join in!

UPDATE 13.08.2024

Morocco, Netherlands and USA join! The remaining participating member association will be announced in the coming days!

UPDATE 11.08.2024

Belgium, England and Saudi Arabia are in! The remaining participating member association will be announced in the coming days!

UPDATE 09.08.2024

Brazil, Spain and South Africa are in! The remaining participating member association will be announced in the coming days! Stay tuned for more information here on FIFA.GG.

FAQ

Who gets to participate?

In the inaugural year of this collaboration, selected nations have been invited to be represented at the final event. Nations are selected based on different factors such as player base and previous performances of players from the respective countries.

What happens if a nation declines the invitation?

If a member association declines to participate, this spot is passed on to the next in line based on the factors mentioned above. Each member association is solely responsible for the selection process of their respective representatives.

Who hosts qualification tournaments?

Each participating nation will have the opportunity to host their own qualification tournaments to find the best players to represent them. However, but participating nations can also choose to nominate their players based on other criteria at their discretion.

How can I participate?

The qualification process in each nation is determined by the respective member association. Once the member association has decided how to proceed, FIFAe will help to facilitate this proceed via FIFA.GG and notify the players that indicated their interest and are eligible in accordance. For any part of the process, players must be signed up on FIFA.GG.

How do players get to know about the qualification in their territory?

Each nation is responsible for providing updates at their discretion. Official updates about the qualification process in your region will be provided by the respective member association. FIFAe will help to keep this information current and accessible for players through FIFA.GG and FIFAe official channels.

Am I eligible to participate in the Domestic Qualifier?

The requirements to participate are:

• You must be 16 years of age or older.

• You must have a valid passport from the respective FIFA Member Association you want to represent (i.e., you must have a passport from the country in which qualifier you want to participate).

• You shouldn’t have represented any other Member Association in previous tournaments.

• You must not have any ongoing sanctions or bans in the Rocket League Championship Series (RLCS)

• Make sure you are registered on FIFA.GG. If you don’t have an account yet, you can register here.

When will the Domestic Qualifiers be held?

The dates for the Domestic Qualifiers are currently being determined, considering the selected format and relevant metrics. FIFAe and the member associations are working closely with Rocket League to ensure there is no scheduling conflict with other events in the same territory.

Find the original press release on the partnership between FIFAe and Rocket League here