Will FIFA lose rights?

The breakup means that EA's series will no longer be able to call itself FIFA—it will now be known as (the less catchy) EA Sports FC—and will lose access to global tournaments, following with the Women's World Cup in 2023.

Why is EA losing rights to FIFA?

In an interview with the BBC, EA Sports vice president David Jackson says that the deal with FIFA wasn't just for the name, but included a set of licensing restrictions that EA no longer has to abide by. This could free the company to explore more interactive and fan-focused gameplay content.

Did FIFA lose naming rights?

FIFA, one of the most popular video game franchises, will be renamed EA Sports FC after the game's publisher, Electronic Arts Inc., failed to reach a new licensing agreement with the world soccer governing body of the same name.

Who owns the rights to FIFA now?

The EA SPORTS FIFA franchise, the most critically acclaimed sports videogame franchise in the world, continues to drive record consumer engagement with over 65 million games played weekly. Electronic Arts (NASDAQ: EA) is a global leader in digital interactive entertainment.

Will FIFA 2023 be the last FIFA?

FIFA 23 has also been confirmed to be the last game in the series, leading to speculation about the future of the franchise. The franchise is not ending, but it will be undergoing a significant rebrand later this year.

The End Of EA Sports...? (They Lost FIFA)

Is EA done with FIFA?

The end of the deal with FIFA came after the football body reportedly raised its licensing fee demand from $150 million a year to $250 million — bring the total for the mooted four-year contract to $1 billion.

Does EA still own FIFA?

The breakup means that EA's series will no longer be able to call itself FIFA—it will now be known as (the less catchy) EA Sports FC—and will lose access to global tournaments, following with the Women's World Cup in 2023.

Who has FIFA rights in India?

Viacom18, also part of Reliance, has exclusive broadcast rights for the FIFA World Cup 2022 in India.

Does FIFA removed India ban?

Decks cleared for India to host women's U-17 World Cup in October 2022. World football governing body FIFA on Friday lifted the ban imposed on the AIFF after the Supreme Court terminated the mandate of the Committee of Administrators (CoA), clearing the decks for India to host the Women's U-17 World Cup in October.

How much does EA pay for FIFA license?

Among them is the fact that FIFA counts its EA licensing deal as its most lucrative agreement, worth about $150 million per year. Meanwhile, EA's FIFA games have generated more than $20 billion in sales to date. EA's contract expires in 2022, and negotiations over the past two years have strained the relationship.

How much did FIFA license cost?

Electronic Arts struck the last licensing deal with Fifa in 2013 and it has been reported that football's governing body had put the price of the licence up significantly - this time to more than $1billion dollars per four-year world cup cycle.

What will EA call FIFA?

The FIFA video game franchise will be renamed EA Sports FC after the game's publisher, Electronic Arts Inc., failed to reach a new licensing agreement with the world soccer governing body of the same name.

Why will EA and FIFA split?

EA Sports wants to create its own game called EA Sports FC by ending its licensing agreement with FIFA. A representative for EA said the new game would be a defining moment for them. It will allow EA to provide fans with a more joyful, creative, progressive, and interactive experience.

Will EA stop making FIFA games?

Electronic Arts has announced that it will cease making Fifa-branded football games next year. From 2023, the series will continue under a new brand, EA Sports FC.

Why can't India host FIFA?

The country needs to update its stadium infrastructure to create a few more high-calibre venues that are capable of passing FIFA's strict tests. Travel infrastructure would also need to be updated to allow fans to travel across the vast country from match to match.

Is Pakistan banned from FIFA?

On 1 July 2022, FIFA lifted the ban on Pakistan Football Federation.

Why India can't participate in FIFA?

But Fifa banned India from participating in the tournament upon learning that the team would not be wearing traditional football boots, and instead, playing barefoot. Since then, India have never qualified for Fifa's quadrennial showpiece.

Is India ever host FIFA?

Venues like the Vivekananda Yuva Bharati Krirangan can hold at least 85,000 fans, which is more than enough for a flagship World Cup stadium. India has also managed to successfully host two FIFA U-17 World Cups in the last five years and according to reports AIFF is now trying to bid for AFC Asian Cup.

Who has the TV rights to Qatar World Cup in India?

The broadcasting rights for the 2022 FIFA World Cup have been bought by Viacom Network 18 in India. As a result, all matches of Qatar 2022 will be telecast live on Sports18 and Sports18 HD.

Which media has rights to FIFA World Cup in India?

Viacom18 Media has secured the official broadcasting and streaming rights for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in India.

Why is FIFA ending?

The FIFA video game will be disappearing after the maker failed to strike a new licensing deal with world soccer's governing body. Instead, EA Sports FC will be introduced from 2023 after the company creates the final game in partnership with FIFA later this year.

What will replace FIFA?

EA Sports FC Will Replace FIFA 24

Everyone will probably be saying "FIFA" for quite a while. After all, EA has been releasing "a new FIFA" for over 30 years. In the end, the process of ending the partnership was also due to the huge sums that the World Football Federation is said to have demanded from EA.

Why is FIFA changing name?

EA Sports to rename FIFA video game series after failing to reach agreement. EA Sports will rename their popular FIFA game series after they failed to extend their partnership with world football's governing body.