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Grand Final commentators show off their console skills
Footballers, musicians and influencers left trailing in their wake
The 2v2 Celebrity Tournament at a glance
In addition to the professional competitors at the FIFA eWorld Cup™ Grand Final 2018, a number of guests tried their luck in the 2v2 Celebrity Tournament. FIFA.com takes a look back at the mini exhibition competition.
The 2v2 tournament teams:
Team 1
Zak Abel & David Meyler
FIFA eWorld Cup 2018 VIP guest and live act Zak Abel paired up with Republic of Ireland international and FIFA YouTuber David Meyler.
Thanks for joining us, @ZakAbel #FIFAeWorldCup
We're looking forward seeing your @EASPORTSFIFA skills at the 2 vs. 2 Celebrity tournament ahead of the Final Showdown pic.twitter.com/BCaTvKgRb2
— #FIFAeWorldCup (@FIFAeWorldCup) August 4, 2018
Team 2
Jordan Nobbs & Leah Williamson
Team-mates at Arsenal and the England women’s national team, Jordan Nobbs and Leah Williamson made a formidable duo.
So cool to be In The Celebrity #FIFAeWorldCup ...think we will stick with the ball at our feet @FIFAeWorldCup pic.twitter.com/1zKR8GDWCp
— Jordan Nobbs (@JordanNobbs8) August 4, 2018
Team 3
'Bateson' & 'castro1021'
The FIFA YouTuber team featured English FIFA YouTuber 'Bateson' and 'castro1021', the world’s most followed FIFA twitch streamer.
Team 4
Brandon Smith & Richard Buckley
The two English commentators of the FIFA eWorld Cup Grand Final 2018 joined forces to form the fourth team.
Results
Zak Abel and David Meyler took on Brandon Smith and Richard Buckley in the first match, with the experienced commentary duo giving their opponents from the worlds of music and football no chance. In the second clash, England internationals Jordan Nobbs and Leah Williamson were beaten by the FIFA YouTubers.
The line-up for the 2v2 Celebrity Tournament was confirmed: 'Bateson' and 'castro1021' versus Brandon Smith and Richard Buckley. The commentators ultimately prevailed over the FIFA YouTuber team to win the inaugural Celebrity Tournament.
100% Win Rate.. pic.twitter.com/KiHCbMFxSG
— Brandon Smith (️??️) (@BSmith_Esports) August 5, 2018
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Source: fifa.com