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There are some huge upgrades in World Cup mode
EA has revealed the official ratings for their FIFA 23 World Cup mode, and there are some huge upgrades for some top international stars.
What goes up must come down though, and some big-name players have been hammered in the World Cup rating release too.
The World Cup ratings are slightly different from the original FIFA 23 ratings, as a larger emphasis has been placed on international performance.
A key example of this is Trent Alexander-Arnold. Unfancied by Gareth Southgate, TAA has seen his original 87 OVR drop to 84 OVR!
However, these ratings can and will change as the tournament progresses, just like the live form that is usually available in Kick-Off mode.
It must be stressed that these ratings are only available in Kick-Off and Tournament mode, and are not the same ratings that will be seen in FUT.
At the start of FIFA 23, five players received a 91 OVR. In World Cup mode, this number rises to seven with the additions of Thibaut Courtois and Neymar Jr.
PSG superstar Neymar Jr has received a +2 to his previous 89 OVR as he often shines for his country, having scored 75 goals for Brazil.
Elsewhere, there have been upgrades for England’s soon-to-be record goalscorer Harry Kane, and Croatia legend Luka Modric.
West Ham midfielder Lucas Paqueta has also received a healthy boost as his form on the international stage has been much more impressive than in East London.
World Cup mode’s Best Players:
Alongside the best players in the world, EA has also released a list of the best under-21 players heading to Qatar.
Spanish midfield duo Pedri and Gavi lead the way, closely followed by Germany and Bayern Munich starlet Jamal Musiala.
England is represented by Jude Bellingham who matches Nuno Mendes with an 81 OVR.
One name to keep an eye out for is Ecuador defender Piero Hincapie as the Bayer Leverkusen defender looks set for a big move.
World Cup mode’s Best Under-21 Players: