FIFA 23 World Cup mode: Every game mode & full FUT schedule

Nathan Warby
FIFA 23 World Cup content

Qatar 2022 is just around the corner and football fans have FIFA 23 World Cup content to look forward to. Here’s everything you need to know about FIFA 23 World Cup mode, from the start date to what to expect.

EA has delivered a lot of FIFA 23 promo content so far. Out of Position launches on October 28, dishing out cards in brand new positions, and Rulebreakers found plenty of success during its two-week run.

The Ones to Watch and Road to the Knockouts promos have had FIFA players glued to their screens, watching games and hoping for potential upgrades. The developers already accidentally allowed players to access World Cup mode, and more leaks revealed a full schedule for the promo.

Here’s everything you need to know about the FIFA 23 World Cup mode, including the schedule for Ultimate Team content.

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When does the FIFA 23 World Cup mode start?

EA have now revealed that FIFA 23 World Cup mode arrives on November 9, 2022, less than two weeks before Qatar 2022 gets underway.

Is there a FIFA 23 World Cup FUT mode?

According to well-known FIFA leaker FUT Sheriff, FIFA 23 won’t feature a standalone Ultimate Team World Cup mode. Instead, fans will be able to play through the tournament as licensed teams in a separate mode, while FUT will receive World Cup-themed content such as new cards and promos.

In the past, EA have released a World Cup Ultimate Team mode where players could build another squad from scratch with all the players competing for their nations. However, this sadly won’t be the case in FIFA 23, and all Qatar 2022 FUT content will be part of the normal Ultimate Team experience.

FIFA 23 Croatia players celebrating
The FIFA 23 World Cup mode is set to begin on November 9.

FIFA 23 Ultimate Team World Cup content schedule

While there is no FIFA 23 FUT World Cup mode, EA have announced a host of content that will be arriving in Ultimate Team. Check out the schedule below:

  • Path to Glory (November 11 to December 23) – Live cards that increase in rating based on a nation’s performance in the tournament
  • World Cup Stories (December 2) – “Celebrate the most impactful moments in the World Cup so far, celebrating key moments from qualification that captivated the world.”
  • World Cup FUT Phenoms (December 9) – A brand-new promo that rewards some of football’s “brightest stars.”
  • Team of the Tournament (End of competition) – A team of special cards that highlights the best players from Qatar 2022

30 special World Cup FUT Heroes will also be released throughout the competition, each with a higher rating than their standard versions.

FIFA 23 World Cup content: Every mode

The Qatar 2022 World Cup is taking over all of FIFA 23, not just Ultimate Team. Fans can play through the tournament in a number of different ways, both offline and online.

Check out every mode coming to FIFA 23 as part of the World Cup below:

  • FIFA World Cup 2022 – A single-player recreation of Qatar 2022, playable from start to finish.
  • Online Tournament Mode – Fight through the knockout stages of the competition against other players.
  • Your FIFA World Cup – A live version of the World Cup that updates with the latest standings, fixtures, results, and squads that can be enjoyed in single-player.

We’ll be sure to keep this page updated with all of the latest FIFA 23 World Cup details, in both Ultimate Team and offline modes.

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About The Author

Nathan is a Games Writer at Dexerto and Charlie INTEL, primarily covering FIFA and Call of Duty, as well as general gaming news and guides. After leaving university with a degree in Sports Studies and a master's degree in Magazine Journalism, he took on a role as a local news reporter before moving into games media. You can contact Nathan by email at nathan.warby@dexerto.com.