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2026

ALGS at EWC 26 Champions: Japan’s UNLIMIT Steals Match Point Win

A fierce battle unfolded at the ALGS 2026 Split 1 Playoffs Match Point Finals, with 11 teams reaching Match Point before Japan’s UNLIMIT finally sealed the championship in Game 10. The victory marks the young squad’s first S-tier Apex Legends tournament win and earns the club $600,000 in prize money. Congratulations to Yulariman, Xtsuvi, Peace, and UNLIMIT on their historic run.

2026

FATAL FURY: COTW at EWC 26 Champion: DarkAngel claims EWC 2026's first title

After a dominant run through the bracket, Natus Vincere's Luis Guadalupe "DarkAngel" Castillo Gomez emerged as the first FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves at EWC 26 champion, defeating Kenta "mi2ha4" Ichihara 5-1 in Saturday's Grand Final. The victory makes DarkAngel the first champion of Esports World Cup 2026. Congratulations to DarkAngel and his club, Natus Vincere.

2026

Top Fan Fest Highlights Of Week 1

At EWC 2026, the experience extends far beyond the competition. Throughout Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, Fan Fest offers a wide range of interactive activations, hands-on experiences and community spaces designed to celebrate gaming culture and give every attendee something to explore. Here are the top highlights from Week 1 of the EWC 2026 Fan Fest.

2026

Esports World Cup opens new international chapter with spectacular Paris ceremony

Esports fans from around the world watched the Esports World Cup officially begin with a star-studded Opening Ceremony at La Seine Musicale in Paris. Headlined by Aya Nakamura, DJ Snake, Theodora, and Mosimann, the celebration marked the start of the first EWC edition outside of Riyadh and kicked off seven weeks of global competition.

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