FIFA licenses array of Qatar World Cup Web3, blockchain and mobile apps

1 year 6 months ago

Football governing body FIFA has announced licenses for a list of games themed around this year's controversial World Cup in Qatar, which kicks off this month.

The move follows its break-up with long-standing FIFA game maker EA Sports - and after promises it would now use its name license elsewhere.

The list includes blockchain-based metaverse game Uplandme, for which it is launching "FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 in the Upland Metaverse". Here, players will be able to collect "official FIFA World Cup digital assets, including legendary video highlights of the tournament" and purchase FIFA items for their Upland home.

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