Aussie FIFA tournament kicks off tonight

EA Sports is teaming up with EB Games and Sony Computer Entertainment Australia to host a country-wide FIFA competition tonight.

Qualifying rounds will be played at various EB Games stores around the country this evening. To enter, all you need to do is register your interest online on the official website and turn up to one of the eight nominated EB Games stores.

The winner from each store will then be flown to Sydney on April 4 to compete in a special finals match, with the newly crowned champion heading overseas to represent Australia in the global tournament. At this stage, no details regarding dates or locations for the FIFA Interactive World Cup 2012 global finals have been announced.

If you think your virtual footy skills are up to the test, you can register your interest to compete in tonight's competition here. You can also find a list of the participating stores below:

Qualification locations:

Perth: EB Games Cannington

Melbourne: EB Games Knox City

Adelaide: EB Games Rundle Mall

Sydney: EB Games Miranda EB Games Top Ryde

Rockhampton: EB Games Rockhampton Fair

Gold Coast: EB Games Robina

Newcastle: EB Games Charlestown Square

The FIFA Interactive World Cup is currently in its sixth year and recently registered its millionth entrant. Stay tuned to GameSpot AU for more coverage of the FIFA Interactive World Cup 2012 as it happens.