There’s nothing more satisfying than beating your best friend at a game of football, especially when they won’t stop bragging about their new signature Messi card or 10-game win streak. But if you’re new to the game, figuring out how to play with friends on eFootball 2022 Mobile can feel frustratingly confusing at first. The menu layout hides most multiplayer options behind a few extra tabs, and there’s no clear tutorial when you first open the app. This guide breaks down every possible way to play with your friends, from casual local matches to co-op ranked play, plus easy fixes for the most common connection issues that ruin your match day.
How to Play With Friends on eFootball 2022 Mobile: All Supported Modes
eFootball 2022 Mobile offers four distinct multiplayer modes for playing with friends, each suited to different scenarios. You don’t have to stick to the standard 1v1 friendly, either – there are options for group play and cross-platform matches too. Online Friendlies are the most popular option for 1v1 matches with friends who live in different areas, and they work on both Wi-Fi and mobile data. Local Matches are perfect if you’re hanging out in the same space, as they connect directly via the same Wi-Fi network without using extra mobile data. Friendly Lobbies let you set up rooms for up to 8 players, so you can run small tournaments with your whole friend group. Co-op mode lets you team up with 1 or 2 friends to play against other groups of players, either in casual or ranked matches.
One thing to note before you start: not all modes support cross-platform play between iOS and Android. If you and your friend use different operating systems, you’ll need to link your accounts to Konami ID to access cross-play features. Konami ID is the only reliable way to connect with friends across different mobile platforms, so we recommend setting one up even if you don’t plan to play cross-platform right now.
Step-by-Step Walkthrough for Each Multiplayer Mode
Before you try to start a match with a friend, there are a few quick pre-checks you should complete to avoid common headaches:
- Confirm both you and your friend have linked your game accounts to Konami ID, Google Play Games, or Apple Game Center to avoid progress loss if you get disconnected mid-match
- Make sure you both have the latest version of eFootball 2022 Mobile installed, as mismatched app versions will block you from joining each other’s lobbies
- Check that your internet connection has at least 3Mbps upload and download speed for stable online matches, per Konami’s official recommendations
- Add each other as friends on your linked platform (Konami ID works for all players, while Google Play and Game Center only work for same-platform friends)
Once you’ve completed those checks, you can start your match depending on which mode you want to use. For Online Friendlies, open the main menu, tap the “Friendlies” tab at the bottom of the screen, select “Match Against Friend”, pick your friend’s name from the list, send an invite, and choose your match settings once they accept. You can adjust half length, difficulty level, offside rules, and even add a handicap if one player is much newer to the game. You can turn off player training boosts in the match settings to level the playing field if one player has a much higher-rated squad than the other.
For Local Matches, make sure both devices are connected to the same Wi-Fi network, then go to the Friendlies tab and select “Local Match”. One player creates a room, and the other searches for available local rooms to join. This mode doesn’t use any mobile data, and it’s far less prone to lag than online matches. For Co-op mode, go to the Co-op tab, select “Create Room”, invite up to 2 friends, choose between casual or ranked play, and pick your preferred positions before searching for an opposing team.
Common Issues and Fixes for Multiplayer Matches
Even if you follow all the steps correctly, you might run into issues when trying to play with friends. Most of these problems have simple fixes that take less than a minute to try. The most common issue is invites not showing up in your friend’s inbox. If this happens, first confirm you’re both set to the same server region in your game settings, then make sure you’ve both accepted each other’s friend requests on your linked platform. If invites still don’t show up, close and restart the game to refresh the friend list.
Lag and desyncs are another common problem that can ruin even the most exciting matches. If you notice players teleporting around the pitch or your passes going to the wrong player, first move closer to your Wi-Fi router to get a stronger signal. Turn off any background apps that are using data, like streaming services or social media apps, to free up bandwidth for your match. Avoid using mobile data for online matches if you have a weak 4G/5G signal, as it will cause frequent desyncs and random disconnections.
If you keep getting disconnected mid-match, check that neither you nor your friend has power saving mode enabled on your device. Power saving mode throttles background internet usage to save battery, which can kick you out of online matches. If disconnections keep happening, try switching to a local match if you’re in the same location, or test your internet speed to confirm it meets Konami’s minimum requirements. If you keep facing desync issues, turn off the “Real-Time Commentaries” feature in your audio settings, as it uses extra bandwidth that can cause connection drops.
Pro Tips to Make Friend Matches More Fun
Once you’ve got the hang of starting matches with your friends, you don’t have to stick to the same standard 1v1 meta squad matches every time. There are tons of ways to mix up your play and keep matches interesting for everyone, even if some players are newer to the game. I’ve run monthly 8-person friend tournaments with my own friend group for over a year, and we’ve tested dozens of fun custom rule sets that make every match feel fresh.
Themed squad matches are a great way to level the playing field and stop players from relying on the same overpowered meta cards. For example, you can set a rule that everyone has to use a squad made entirely of players from your favorite national team, or all players under the age of 21, or even all players under 170cm tall for a silly, fast-paced match. You can also adjust the match rules to turn off offside, increase injury frequency, or set a 2-goal handicap for newer players to make matches more competitive.
If you’re playing with a larger group, set up a small knockout tournament with a silly prize or forfeit for the winner and loser. My group makes the last-place player use an all-bronze squad for the first three matches of the next tournament, which always leads to hilarious moments. You can use the in-game replay feature to save your best goals against friends and share them to your social media later, which is perfect for rubbing your win in after a close match.
At the end of the day, learning how to play with friends on eFootball 2022 Mobile is way easier than it looks once you know where to find the hidden multiplayer menus. You don’t have to limit yourself to competitive 1v1 matches, either – mess around with custom rules, try co-op mode, or run a small tournament with your friend group to make every match feel unique. If you run into any connection issues, the simple fixes we covered will solve 90% of common problems, so you can get back to playing without wasting time troubleshooting. Next time your friend texts you bragging about their new prime Ronaldo card, you’ll know exactly how to challenge them and prove your squad is the better one.