Ukraine's eFootball national team to begin qualification for the 2026 World Cup - qualification schedule

The Ukrainian e-football team will begin its fight for a spot in the FIFAe World Cup 2026. The qualification consists of three consecutive stages, where the Ukrainian team will compete in eFootball Console, eFootball Mobile (formerly Pro Evolution Soccer), and Rocket League. This was reported by UNN with reference to the Ukrainian Association of Football.

Soon, the Ukrainian e-football team will begin its fight for a spot in the FIFAe World Cup 2026. Here is the schedule of the qualification stages for the most prestigious e-football tournament. The qualification consists of three consecutive stages. The competition structure is completely identical for the three disciplines: eFootball Console, eFootball Mobile, and Rocket League.

Stage 1: FIFAe Nations League

The first qualification stage. All teams are divided into equal groups. Before each game week, a new draw is held with seeding based on global rankings. Each game week consists of three game days.

Day 1 - Group Stage. Days 2-3 - Playoffs.

eFootball Console game week schedule:

Week 1: April 14–16;

Week 2: May 12–14;

Week 3: June 30 – July 2.

Rocket League game week schedule:

Week 1: April 28–30;

Week 2: June 02–04;

Week 3: July 14–16.

eFootball Mobile game week schedule:

Week 1: May 5–7;

Week 2: June 8–10;

Week 3: July 14–16.

Stage 2: Continental Championship

The top 8 teams from Europe from the first stage will advance to this stage, where they will compete for spots in the final part of the World Cup. The detailed tournament format has not yet been announced.

Stage 3: FIFAe Finals 2026

The final part of the FIFAe Finals 2026 World Cup. The best national teams from all continents will meet to compete for the world champion title.

Recall

Ukraine will participate for the first time in the FIFAe World Cup 25 in two disciplines. The national mobile Efootball team will debut on the world stage.