EA Sports has released the third set of World Cup Showdown SBCs in FIFA 23, featuring Mateo Kovacic and Leandro Trossard. This showdown is based around the upcoming clash between Belgium and Croatia at the World Cup, which will determine the fate of the nations of Group F. It is a high-profile fixture between the two giants of the sport and will attract the eyes of footballing fans around the globe.
The hype of the World Cup has translated over to the virtual pitch as well, with EA capitalizing on the popularity of the tournament by introducing themed content in FUT. These Showdown SBCs involve players from opposing teams that are going to play each other in the near future. The winning card receives a +2 upgrade, with a +1 upgrade given to both cards in case of a draw.
Belgium and Croatia will face off against each other in a much-anticipated World Cup group-stage tie on December 1, 2022. With Group F being contested heavily by all the teams involved, the fate of the group might be determined by this fixture. Both squads feature some of the most popular players in the sport, including the two Premier League stars that are included in the latest set of Showdown SBCs.
Chelsea superstar Mateo Kovacic is a mainstay in the Croatian midfield, orchestrating proceedings next to the legendary Luka Modric. His versatility has been recreated accurately on the virtual pitch, as Kovacic possesses incredibly well-rounded stats in-game. His SBC consists of two segments, which are:
The expected cost of the entire SBC is around 70,000 FUT coins.
Despite being a regular starter for Brighton, Leandro Trossard has only recently burst into the limelight with his performances in the league. His consistency has earned him a call-up for the World
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