
<p>EA Sports released its trailer for <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/category/world-cup-2022/">the World Cup</a> game mode coming to FIFA 23. With the tournament scheduled to take place starting this month, <a href="https://www.ea.com/games/fifa/fifa-23/world-cup" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">the game mode</a> brings more excitement to the occasion. Plus, there are ways EA Sports incorporated the tournament into its existing online game modes.</p>



<p>FIFA included a World Cup game mode in FIFA 18 for Russia 2018. However, that package came during the offseason of European club soccer. With this year’s World Cup taking place in the midst of the main club scene, there are certain considerations regarding the effects on regular game play.</p>



<p>Avid FIFA gamers have no need to fear any significant disruptions. Instead, FIFA plans to use the World Cup to bring in a whole season of content. That includes the popular Ultimate Team game mode for online players.</p>



<p><a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/2022/09/28/fifa-23-needs-to-be-focusing-on-these-things-instead-of-ted-lasso/">FIFA 23</a> adds a whole World Cup section for free to all users who own the game. The game modes include single-player tournaments where you can pick any of the 32 qualified teams. Give any country, whether it be a strong contender like France, Brazil or England a chance to fulfill their destiny. Or, pick a minnow on the international scene to shock the world. </p>



<p>Users can also follow along in the video game as the tournament unfolds. FIFA World Cup Live connects players to the tournament itself. Updates allow users to play each of that day’s fixtures, or past matchups, with authentic lineups, group standings and scenarios. You can also play past matches to impact the future of the tournament had something else happened in real life. This is available for both single player and multiplayer, both online and local.</p>



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<h2>FIFA 23 adding World Cup 2022</h2>



<p>The World Cup in <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/news/fifa-23-to-include-womens-champions-league-20221019-WST-404997.html">FIFA 23</a> goes beyond gameplay, too. There are cinematics, designated commentary and stadiums specific to the 2022 World Cup coming to the video game.</p>



<p>Notably, some of that includes fans in and around stadiums. In the scenes in the trailer, that includes fans walking through the streets sporting clothes and face paint of specific nations. </p>



<p>However, perhaps your nation did not qualify to the World Cup. No worries, FIFA added the possibility for 15 teams to replace certain nations in the tournament so you can have more options at the World Cup. For example, this includes countries like Ukraine, Ireland, Romania and Hungary.</p>



<p>The World Cup addition to FIFA 23 becomes available on Nov. 9. Of course, the ability to follow along with results and statistics from the tournament does not kick in until the World Cup starts later this month. </p>


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<h3>Guide to World Cup 2022</h3>
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Here are some resources to help you get the most out of the biggest event in soccer!
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<a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/world-cup-tv-schedule/"><strong>TV Schedule:</strong></a> All the info on <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/world-cup-tv-schedule/">where and when to watch</a> every game
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<a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/2022/04/04/analysis-of-world-cup-groups/"><strong>The Groups:</strong></a> We <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/2022/04/04/analysis-of-world-cup-groups/">breakdown each group</a> and all the teams
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<a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/world-cup-jerseys-for-qatar-2022/"><strong>The Kits:</strong></a> Check out <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/world-cup-jerseys-for-qatar-2022/">what every team will be wearing</a> on the field this fall
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<a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/predictor/"><strong>Predictor:</strong></a> Play out every scenario with our <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/predictor/">World Cup Predictor</a>
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<a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/2022/04/05/world-cup-bracket-free-download/"><strong>World Cup Bracket:</strong></a> Map out the <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/2022/04/05/world-cup-bracket-free-download/">entire tournament</a>, from the groups to the final
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<a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/category/world-cup-2022/"><strong>World Cup Hub:</strong></a> Your one stop for <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/category/world-cup-2022/">everything Qatar 2022</a>
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FIFA 23 is bringing the World Cup to virtual life. Players can follow along in the tournament, or make their own storylines and destinies.

EA Sports brings World Cup to FIFA 23 - World Soccer Talk

EA Sports brings World Cup to FIFA 23

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<p><a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/2021/09/19/how-ted-lasso-became-a-hit-with-soccer-moms-and-futbol-fans/">Ted Lasso</a> and the rest of the AFC Richmond crew are playable as a team in the upcoming FIFA 23.</p>
<p>The <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/2021/12/16/ted-lassos-christmas-short-bringing-quirky-charisma-to-holidays/">loveable squad</a> had rumors circulating regarding their existence in the <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/2022/05/11/ea-sports-to-end-fifa-video-game-partnership-after-three-decades/">latest EA release</a>. Previously, certain data leaks showed AFC Richmond, a fictional side on the Ted Lasso Apple TV+ show, appearing on menus. However, the official Ted Lasso Twitter account released a photo of lead actor Jason Sudeikis in front of cameras. Consequently, the EA Sports FIFA account replied with an emoji of excitement.</p>
<p>As stated, AFC Richmond is not a real team, nor is Ted Lasso a real manager, as much as fans want him to be. However, the side’s fictional run in <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/2022/08/06/ted-lasso-nbc-premier-league-coverage/">the English pyramid</a> is theoretically accurate, albeit sometimes hard to believe with Lasso’s play-calling. With a newly announced deal with Nike as the shirt sponsor for <a href="https://twitter.com/worldsoccertalk/status/1410219354793328653?lang=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Richmond and Premier League</a> licensing for teams to appear in the show, the addition into FIFA is yet another piece of the Ted Lasso story seeming more real.</p>
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<h3>Ted Lasso in FIFA 23</h3>
<p>In terms of gameplay, there is limited information available on the possibilities with AFC Richmond. As all the players, from Jamie Tartt to <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-us/news/is-ted-lasso-character-roy-kent-based-on-roy-keane/blt768b14848b92e1d0" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Roy Kent</a>, are fictional, it is a challenge to come up with the intricate stats for each player.</p>
<p>That being said, the preview video for Ted Lasso in FIFA 23 showed many of the familiar players, as well as Lasso and his assistant Coach Beard.</p>
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<p>In addition to seeing Roy Kent’s flying challenge or Jamie Tartt curling one into the far post, AFC Richmond’s stadium will also be in the game. Same goes for the fictional dating service that is on the front of the AFC Richmond kit, ‘bantr.’</p>
<p>Perhaps the best part of that official trailer is the appearance of real-life soccer icons. Manchester City’s Jack Grealish featured as a cameo before his in-game self got horrifically tackled by Roy Kent. Current D.C. United manager Wayne Rooney commented on Ted Lasso’s coaching ability, as did former Arsenal striker Ian Wright.</p>
<p>FIFA 23 has an initial release date set for Sep. 26 (<a href="https://amzn.to/3dvrldj" target="_blank" rel="noopener">now available for pre-order</a>). That is exclusively for the ultimate edition. General access begins on Sep. 30. At either point, users can play as AFC Richmond and take the role of Ted Lasso managing the team to glory.</p>


Ted Lasso and AFC Richmond playable in FIFA 23

Ted Lasso and AFC Richmond are joining FIFA 23 as a playable team, with recognizable names, kits and stadium coming to the game.

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