FIFA Interactive World Cup Qualification Starting This Month

The qualification for the 13th edition of the FIFA Interactive World Cup kicks off this month. The FIWC17 Grand Final in London will see virtual football players from around the world compete for the title of best FIFA 17 player as well as $200,000 and a trip to the Best FIFA Football Awards. The FIWC17 runner-up will receive $100,000. The Road to London is powered by EA Sports’ new competition mode FUT Champions. The start marks the beginning of an entire year of competitive FIFA 17 gaming, for which the prize pool totals $1.3M. Initial qualifications will take place online and once a player has earned enough points, he or she will receive an invitation to various live qualification events. At the Grand Final in London, the 32 finalists will be required to play with their national teams, with all players rated 85 (FIFA).