Konami is about to get the FIFA license and the announcement would be imminent

The agreement would be almost closed and would mark the return of FIFA beyond the recent announcement of Netflix.

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The historic FIFA license could be changing hands very soon. Everything points to Konami finalizing an agreement to officially acquire the brand rights, in a move that would bring the Japanese publisher back to the center of large-scale virtual football.

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According to the information circulating at the moment, the announcement could take place just before the next World Cup, a perfect context to present an agreement of this caliber. Although it’s not official yet, sources agree that negotiations are practically closed.

The FIFA license would return to video games with a long-term agreement

One of the most relevant details is that the license wouldn’t be limited to the 2026 World Cup, but would have a long-term focus, allowing Konami to build a new era around the FIFA brand. However, everything indicates that it wouldn’t be an exclusivity agreement, so other publishers could continue to use the license in the future.

This move would fit with Konami’s recent strategy to reposition its major brands and regain weight in the global market, especially after years focused on other business models. The combination of FIFA with the studio’s previous experience in football games opens up a completely new scenario for the genre.

For now, we have to wait for the official confirmation. If the announcement is finally made before the World Cup, we would be facing one of the most important agreements in the sector in recent years, with a direct impact on the future of football games on consoles and PC.