Wales, UK – Esports Wales, the national governing body for esports in Wales, has partnered with the Football Association of Wales (FAW) to enter Welsh national teams into the FIFAe World Cup, competing across both eFootball and Rocket League.
The partnership represents a significant step in aligning traditional sport and esports in Wales, creating a clear national pathway for elite players to represent their country on the global stage.
Welsh Teams Announced
Wales will be represented by dedicated national squads across both titles:
eFootball
The Welsh eFootball team will feature:
- Cerith Dennis
- Gareth Rowe
Rocket League
The Welsh Rocket League team will feature:
- Ell1s
- Tadpole
- Creamz
- Breezi
- Jazz
These players will compete under the Welsh banner as part of FIFA’s official esports ecosystem, representing Wales in one of the most prestigious international esports competitions in the world.
A Unified National Approach
Through this collaboration, Esports Wales will lead on esports operations, player pathways, and competition delivery, while working closely with the FAW to align national representation, branding, and the wider sporting landscape in Wales.
The partnership reflects a shared commitment to:
- Supporting elite performance in Welsh esports
- Providing transparent and credible national selection pathways
- Showcasing Welsh talent on the international stage
- Strengthening the connection between esports and traditional sport
Leadership Comment
John Jackson, CEO of Esports Wales, said:
“This partnership with the Football Association of Wales is a major step forward for esports in Wales. Competing at the FIFAe World Cup allows us to showcase Welsh talent on a global stage and reinforce that Wales belongs at the very highest level of international esports.”
About Esports Wales
Founded in 2018, Esports Wales is the national governing body for esports in Wales. The organisation supports players, clubs, and communities from grassroots to international competition, with a strong focus on inclusion, governance, and sustainable talent pathways.
About the Football Association of Wales
The Football Association of Wales is responsible for the promotion and development of football across Wales and has increasingly embraced esports as part of the modern sporting landscape.