EA’s FIFA Games Might Be Gone, But Rematch Could Fill the Void

I remember back in 1993, EA and FIFA cooked up this soccer game for the Sega Genesis—FIFA International Soccer, they called it. Now, I don’t know if they sprinkled some magic dust on it or what, but this thing sold half a million copies in just a month. Like, wow, right? EA knew they’d struck gold, sure, but even they probably spit out their coffee at those numbers.

And that was just the beginning—like, the seed of what would become the giant FIFA game series we all know. Seriously, if you’ve ever played a sports game, it was probably one of these. By 2021, they’d sold over 325 million copies. How do you even wrap your head around that? Then, outta nowhere, 2022 rolls around, and bam, EA decides to cut ties with FIFA. They’re both off doing their own thing now. EA’s still making soccer games, but it’s not the same.

Yet, there’s this new player on the field—Sloclap’s Rematch. I mean, who would’ve thought? It’s not even a full-on FIFA game, but people are flocking to it like birds to breadcrumbs.

So, Rematch—yeah, it’s actually a solid hit. Not many non-EA soccer games are! Sloclap, the brains behind Absolver and Sifu, are bringing us this zany 5v5 sports chaos. Think of it as a mash-up of sports and style, all seen through a third-person lens. And it didn’t just slip onto the scene unnoticed; it blitzed through, selling a million copies in days. I mean, even by June 25, 2025, the player count hit a wild 3 million. Crazy, right?

Now get this—Rematch is on Xbox Game Pass too. So, not everyone playing it has actually bought it. Smart move or sneaky? You decide.

And here’s a thought: what if Sloclap snagged some FIFA collab action? Yeah, maybe not a full rebrand, but tossing in some FIFA-themed gear could be slick. They’ve done this kind of thing before—had a Puma set here and a Marc-André ter Stegen skin there. I bet a FIFA-logoed jersey would fly off “shelves”—virtual ones, obviously.

Sure, some might say, “Why pay for a logo?” But folks have clamored for less. Something about FIFA just screams “soccer” (or “football” if you’re across the pond). Plus, with no new official FIFA games in sight, Rematch might just be the next best outlet for those footy vibes.

Anyway, if you’re into soccer games and haven’t checked out Rematch yet, I mean, what are you doing?