Experience the Festival of Football in 'eFootball™'! 'The Football Festival Campaign' is Now Live

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  • Experience the Festival of Football in 'eFootball™'! 'The Football Festival Campaign' is Now Live
  • Konami Digital Entertainment Co., Ltd. has launched 'The Football Festival Campaign' in 'eFootball™' starting June 4, 2026, to celebrate the football festival. Players can get players like Takefusa Kubo, Lionel Messi, and Lamine Yamal for free just by logging in.
  • Source: PR Times
  • Date: June 5, 2026

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Konami Digital Entertainment Co., Ltd. has launched 'The Football Festival Campaign' in 'eFootball™' starting June 4, 2026, to celebrate the football festival. Players can get players like Takefusa Kubo, Lionel Messi, and Lamine Yamal for free just by logging in.

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Experience the Festival of Football in 'eFootball™'! 'The Football Festival Campaign' is Now Live (June 5, 2026), PR Times
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PR Times
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June 5, 2026
Konami Digital Entertainment Co., Ltd. has launched 'The Football Festival Campaign' in 'eFootball™' starting June 4, 2026, to celebrate the football festival. Players can get players like Takefusa Kubo, Lionel Messi, and Lamine Yamal for free just by logging in.
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  • 📰 Published: June 5, 2026 at 02:25
  • 🔍 Collected: June 4, 2026 at 17:36
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Konami Digital Entertainment Co., Ltd. (hereinafter, KONAMI) is pleased to announce that a special campaign commemorating the football festival has started on Thursday, June 4, in 'eFootball™', which is available for free-to-play on home game consoles, PC, and mobile devices.

During the campaign period, simply by logging into the game, players can acquire players such as Takefusa Kubo, Lionel Messi, and Lamine Yamal for free. Additionally, players can receive eFootball™ Coins, which are necessary for acquiring players, and Selection Contracts that allow them to obtain powerful players from the Argentina and Spain national teams.

Participate in this limited-time luxurious campaign and strengthen your dream team!

Furthermore, in-game events that allow you to enjoy the excitement of the football festival are also underway.

In the event 'International Cup 2026', where you choose your favorite team and aim for victory by advancing from the group stage to the tournament, you can experience the excitement and passion of real football through the unfolding drama and heated matchups.

Win repeatedly and aim for the top of the world!

A new campaign has started where you can get luxurious rewards by inviting friends to play 'eFootball™' together. (*)

When the invited friend achieves certain conditions, you can receive eFootball™ Coins, and by playing friend matches, you can obtain 'Epic: Steven Gerrard'.

Also, Keisuke Honda, a legend of Japanese football, makes his first appearance in 'eFootball™'.

To commemorate his debut, challenge videos where he bets on his own stats upgrade and special interview videos are being released on the official 'eFootball™' YouTube channel. Please take a look!

*The friend invitation campaign cannot be used between home game consoles/PC and mobile devices.

Check the information program 'eFootball™ CONNECT' for details!

'The Football Festival Campaign' is now live

Get Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal for free by logging in!

'The Football Festival Campaign' is now live!

Participate in this special limited-time campaign commemorating the football festival and acquire powerful players!

Campaign Period: Thursday, June 4, 2026 – Thursday, July 23, 2026

◇Special Login Gift

Simply log in during the period to receive 'ShowTime: Lionel Messi' and 'ShowTime: Lamine Yamal'.

◇Campaign Hub

By playing matches during the period, you can earn eFootball™ Coins and training items needed to acquire players, as well as a Selection Contract that lets you choose and acquire one player from the Argentina and Spain national team player lists.

◇Campaign Achievements

By completing in-game achievements during the period, you can obtain items necessary for player training and GP.

◇International Cup 2026

A special tournament event commemorating the football festival is being held.

By progressing through matches, you can earn eFootball™ Coins and training items needed to acquire players.

Choose your favorite national team and aim for world domination by advancing from the group stage to the tournament!

Event Period: Thursday, June 4, 2026 – Thursday, July 23, 2026

Get Takefusa Kubo for free just by logging in now!

A collaboration with adidas is currently underway in the game.

During the period, simply log in to receive 'ShowTime: Takefusa Kubo' for free!

Campaign Period: Thursday, June 4, 2026 – Thursday, July 23, 2026

A new campaign to invite friends and enjoy 'eFootball™' together has started!

・Friend Invitation Campaign

Invite a friend who is new to 'eFootball™', and when that friend achieves certain conditions, you can receive up to 200 eFootball™ Coins per friend.

The invited friend can also earn up to 1,000 eFootball™ Coins by achieving conditions.

Take this opportunity to invite your friends and play 'eFootball™'!

・Friend Match Campaign

By playing against 5 friends, you can acquire 'Epic: Steven Gerrard'.

Take this opportunity to play 'eFootball™' with your friends and earn luxurious rewards!

Campaign Period: Thursday, June 4, 2026 – Thursday, July 23, 2026

Keisuke Honda makes his first appearance in 'eFootball™'!

From Thursday, June 4, 'Epic: Keisuke Honda' will appear as a new legend as a special card commemorating the 30th anniversary! Also, a special player list including 'Epic: Shinji Kagawa' and 'Epic: Makoto Hasebe' is available.

To commemorate Keisuke Honda's first appearance in 'eFootball™', challenge videos where he bets on his own stats upgrade and special interview videos are being released on the official YouTube channel. Please take a look!

Period: Thursday, June 4, 2026 – Thursday, June 11, 2026

Challenge video for stat upgrade

Special interview with Keisuke Honda

Furthermore, behind-the-scenes making videos from this shoot are also available!

Players who shone at the football festival appear in 'eFootball™'!

'Player of the Day' distribution confirmed

From Saturday, June 13, during the campaign period, a new special player list, POTD 'Player of the Day', will appear!

Players who performed well at the football festival will be distributed as special players.

Take this opportunity to experience the excitement of the football festival in 'eFootball™'!

Distribution Period: Saturday, June 13, 2026 – Thursday, July 23, 2026

Fan Event 'eFootball™ World Festival'

Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney's visit confirmed!

At 'eFootball™ World Festival', the official e-sports tournament 'eFootball™ Championship 2026 World Finals', which determines the world's number one player, will be held concurrently, along with a variety of hands-on events, continuing from last year.

Also, to commemorate the event, 'eFootball™ CONNECT in World Festival' will be broadcast globally simultaneously.

Pre-registration (lottery) for attendance is currently being accepted.

Those who win the pre-registration (lottery) and attend on the day will receive in-game items such as the 'Epic: Treasure Link' lottery contract and original eFootball™ merchandise.

Even if you are not selected, attendees on the day will receive 'Epic: Kiatisuk Senamuang'.

Please check the official website for details!

Official Website: https://e-football.konami.net/

FAQ

What is 'The Football Festival Campaign' in 'eFootball™'?

A special campaign celebrating the football festival where you can get players like Messi for free just by logging in.

Which players can be obtained for free in this campaign?

Takefusa Kubo, Lionel Messi, and Lamine Yamal can be obtained for free just by logging in.

What is the International Cup 2026?

An in-game event where you choose your favorite national team and advance from the group stage through the tournament.