Beat the Champions is an AFA-Licensed Arcade Title That Lets You Play Through Argentina’s Greatest Eras

The famous developers of the Baki Hanma fighting game have once again introduced us to another arcade football title. From the house of Purple Tree, Beat The Champions announced. The game comes in collaboration with the AFA (Argentinian Football Association) and will feature officially licensed footballers from the Argentina National Football Team.
Additionally, the legendary World Cup-winning squads of ‘78, ’86, and 2022 will all be playable in this game. The title is expected to be released before Q2 2026, just before the FIFA World Cup. Let's explore the title's gameplay features and what we can expect from its release.

Beat The Champions Lets You Get a Taste Of Every Argentine National Squad

The name, Beat The Champions, is probably a tribute to the three-time World Cup champions, Argentina. And as mentioned above, starting from the World Cup-winning squads to the 2006 and 2014 squads, fans can witness every Argentine player with their original name and likeness. Currently, Argentina is the only licensed team in the game, with more teams following, according to the title’s CEO, Pablo Cerrutti.

Hence, according to Beat The Champions announced, you will get to play as Messi, Di Maria, Batistuta, Diego Maradona, and more in the game. If you play football games, especially EA FC, check out our coverage on the recent leaks of FC 27 Open-World Mode Reveals.

Beat The Champions Announced: An Arcade Experience You Won't Forget

If you're familiar with the Golazo and Golazo 2 titles from Purple Play, the graphics in Beat The Champions are exactly similar to those games. For those who aren't familiar at all with sports arcade titles, don't get your hopes too high. The title features arcade-style gameplay alongwith 3D player models suited for a lazy Saturday afternoon.

With fast gameplay, you can even perform special power moves with the players. Players can install Beat The Champions demo and learn how to use those moves before its global release. The game also has several modes, including League, Tournaments, Quick Match, and Internation Tournment 26. Moreover, it'll also feature a player customisation shop for everyone to cherish.

When will Beat The Champions release

The devs are yet to comment on Beat The Champions release date and shared that the game is targeting a launch window just before the 2026 World Cup. Meanwhile, if you want to get an early experience of the game, the Beat The Champions demo is currently available on Steam. And considering that the game is expected to go live just before the World Cup, it might potentially be a direct competitor to Netflix's upcoming FIFA title.

While the sports fans are most inclined towards realistic simulations, such as EA FC and eFootball, Beat The Champions will bring a casual arcadey take on the game. We'll be sharing more details on our Sportsdunia page once the game approaches its official launch window.