FIFA will host an actual Rocket League world cup complete with national teams

World football governing body FIFA has announced that it's teaming up with Rocket League to add the rocket-powered cars playing football game to its FIFA esports (FIFAe) World Cup this year, with 16 nations from around the world invited. The event was announced on X, formerly Twitter, where the FIFA esports account asked what nations fans wanted to see compete.

Welcome to #FIFAe, @RLEsports! ????⚽The first-ever FIFAe World Cup featuring @RocketLeague ????Which nation would you like to see compete?