• OneFootball and Mythical Games have launched FIFA Rivals, a globally available mobile game that ties live football data into arcade-style gameplay and blockchain-based asset ownership.
  • Players can collect and trade limited-edition in-game items, such as kits and boots, many of which are linked to real-world merchandise and are tradable on the Mythical Marketplace.

In a landmark move fusing global football with interactive Web3 gaming, OneFootball and Mythical Games have entered a multi-year partnership to launch FIFA Rivals—an arcade-style mobile game that brings real-time matchday energy into the realm of digital play.

Officially licensed by FIFA and launched globally on iOS and Android, FIFA Rivals combines stylized football gameplay with blockchain-powered digital asset ownership. The result: a mobile-first, fan-driven gaming experience that reimagines how football is played, experienced, and collected.

At the heart of FIFA Rivals lies a novel concept: gameplay mechanics that respond to live stats, player performance, and breaking news, offering a real-time, immersive football simulation layered with strategic gameplay. Player stories and matchday outcomes will dynamically influence game mechanics, making fan engagement more interactive than ever.

“Together with Mythical, OneFootball will immediately start to merge our communities and build towards our shared mission of one openly shared data standard for football fans,” said Patrick Fischer, CEO of OneFootball. “We’re excited to kick off this partnership and shape what’s next in football gaming.”

In addition to arcade-style gameplay, FIFA Rivals introduces blockchain-based digital collectibles—from limited-edition kits to collectible boots—many of which are linked to real-world merchandise drops in collaboration with OneFootball. These assets will be tradeable on the Mythical Marketplace, bringing an element of scarcity, ownership, and value to the in-game economy.

Jung Suh, Chief Business Officer at Mythical Games, called the partnership a pivotal moment for sports and gaming convergence.

“We’re elevating the player experience by integrating real-world content into digital gameplay,” he said. “Fandom in FIFA Rivals isn’t just observed—it’s owned, traded, and actively played.”

The game will also feature seasonal tournaments, special content timed with FIFA events, and exclusive promotions for OneFootball users, further linking the fan experience between media and gaming. The collaboration aims to create not just a game, but a continuous ecosystem where content, competition, and collectibles intersect.

The broader implication? FIFA Rivals signals a shift in how traditional sports, Web3 gaming, and media engagement are blending into a unified fan experience, where the lines between real matches, digital gameplay, and collectibles are becoming increasingly fluid.

With OneFootball’s media reach and Mythical’s Web3 infrastructure, the partnership may be a blueprint for future collaborations at the intersection of fandom and digital ownership.

Edited by Harshajit Sarmah