What National Teams Can You Play For in FIFA 23 Career Mode?
As a career mode legend in the making, one of the most exciting opportunities is getting called up to represent your national team on the biggest stages of world football – like competing for the FIFA World Cup trophy!
With FIFA 23 incorporating women‘s national teams for the first time and adding the World Cup modes post-launch, you now have more options than ever when embarking on your managerial or player career.
Let‘s dive into the world of international football in FIFA 23‘s career mode. Here‘s everything you need to know:
Men‘s National Teams
The launch version of FIFA 23 includes a massive 92 fully licensed men‘s national sides, with all 32 teams that qualified for the 2022 Qatar World Cup making the cut.
Some of the top men‘s international teams rated by overall squad rating in FIFA 23 are:
| National Team | Overall Rating |
|---|---|
| Brazil | 5 stars |
| France | 5 stars |
| Belgium | 5 stars |
| Argentina | 4.5 stars |
| England | 4.5 stars |
*Based on FIFA 23 launch ratings
While traditionally dominant teams like Germany (4.5 stars), Spain (4 stars), Netherlands (4.5 stars), and Italy (4.5 stars) are included, there are some notable exceptions missing at launch like:
- Egypt
- Nigeria
- Mexico
However, fans can expect to see these teams make a return along with iconic strips and players for certain leagues in future FIFA titles.
Women‘s National Teams
For the first time in FIFA franchise history, players can now choose to represent their nation from a selection of over 20 fully authentic women’s international teams in career mode, including:
- USA
- England
- Brazil
- France
- Germany
- Canada
- Australia
- Spain
With women‘s football growing rapidly in global popularity and competitive quality, gamers have been eager to manage or compete as female players on the virtual pitch. FIFA 23 finally makes this a reality.
You can expect to see more women‘s leagues and national teams added in the future as EA Sports continues investing in women‘s football. Next year‘s 2023 Women‘s World Cup hosted by Australia and New Zealand would be the perfect opportunity!
Competitions and Tournaments
Once you fulfill your potential and break into your national side, an exciting number of competitions and tournaments await you.
These contests are vital opportunities to test yourself on the world stage, acquire more accomplishments, and lead your nation to glory:
FIFA World Cup – The pinnacle quadrennial tournament crowning the top country in men‘s and women‘s football. Qualify through your continent‘s allotted slots or pick one of the seeded teams.
Continental Competitions – Depending on your region, participate in prestigious tournaments like the Euros, Copa America, Africa Cup of Nations, AFC Asian Cup etc.
International Friendlies – Schedule one-off practice matches against other national teams leading up to major tournaments to try out tactics and test squad depth.
Your performance in these global events is crucial for establishing your legacy as an all-time great player in career mode. Can you dominate multiple World Cups like Pele and lead your nation to the trophy? The choice is yours!
Getting Selected for National Team Duty
So, what does it take to force your way into contention for the national team player pool?
The key is consistency – shining brightly and outperforming your AI teammates at club level is the only path to international recognition.
Once you start racking up goals, assists, and stellar stats game after game in your chosen field of mastery, expect an invite to your national side‘s training camp for assessment.
Some tips for catching the eye of talent scouts and national team managers:
- Choose Club Career Mode on a higher difficulty like Legendary or Ultimate to truly test your skills
- Train hard and maintain ‘A‘ form leading up to international selection windows
- Keep an eye out and apply for transfer interest from more elite clubs once you hit peak OVR ratings to further increase visibility
- Master your chosen position‘s skill moves, traits like speedster or aerial threat, and playstyle attributes
Stay patient and keep delivering world-class performances for your club. Eventually, you‘ll proudly stand tall belting out your national anthem on matchday as a valued contributor for your nation!
Why Represent Your National Team?
It‘s one thing to shine for your club side by racking up personal accolades and trophy cabinets. But starring for your beloved homeland on the world stage breeds an unmatched sense of patriotic pride and legacy that lives beyond your playing days.
Beyond just emotional fulfillment, national team accomplishments provide a slew of gameplay benefits:
- Meeting dynamic match objectives during international games provides a useful boost to your Virtual Pro‘s XP progression
- Chance to receive the Captain‘s Armband and cement your iconic status as the leader of your country‘s football hopes
- Being the top performer on a global tournament winning team earns you a permanent stat boost for the rest of your career mode playthrough
- Opens up lucrative financial bonuses that trump even Champions League purse totals
Simply put – succeeding for club AND country will accelerate your path to all-time legendary status in FIFA 23!
As your skills continue growing throughout the seasons, expect to feature more heavily in your national side‘s starting XI at continental cups and World Cups.
Just remember to carefully manage your playing time and training workload to avoid injuries or poor form during vital club games. Finding the right balance is key to a harmonious club versus country career.
Now get out there and make your nation proud as you fight to carve your name into football folklore!
