Fatal Fury at EWC 26 Champion
DarkAngel won $250,000
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Results
Standings
| rank | Club | Prize Pool | CC Points |
|---|---|---|---|
1st |  Natus Vincere (DarkAngel) | $250,000 | - |
2nd |  Virtus.pro (mi2ha4) | $130,000 | - |
3rd |  Saishunkan Sol Kumamoto (Nemo) | $70,000 | - |
4th |  REJECT (Laggia) | $50,000 | - |
5th |  Elite Esports (Reynald)  T1 (ZJZ)  Weibo Gaming (NaiWang)  Team Vitality (K-TOP) | $37,500 | - |
9th |  Team Falcons (Shadow X) Team Falcons (Kindevu)  AG.AL (Vxbao)  GodLike Esports (SCORE) | $27,500 | - |
13th |  DetonatioN FocusMe (GO1) Weibo Gaming (Poongko) Team Vitality (Fenritti)  Yesports (RB) | $20,000 | - |
17th | Team Falcons (Xiaohai) Team Falcons (Mok)  Clan del Mal (Neku) Team Vitality (H-DOPE)  Senaru (Senaru) abao Pida Smash Factor (Gummy) | $12,500 | - |
25th |  Titan Esports Club (Lancer)  ONIC (NYChrisG) AG.AL (Basher)  Gen.G Esports (Dany El Maza)  Ninjas in Pyjamas eStar (kojiKOG) Titan Esports Club (TheGio) Team Falcons (AbuOmar) Weibo Gaming (XiaoCai) | $7,500 | - |
Participating Players
Road to EWC 2026 - Qualifiers
100%
32/32 Slots Claimed
Mar 27th - Mar 29th
Birmingham, UK
4 Players Qualify
FATAL FURY: CotW at ROAD TO EWC 26: DreamHack Birmingham
completed
Mar 27th - Mar 29th
Birmingham, UK
4 Players Qualify
FATAL FURY: CotW at ROAD TO EWC 26: DreamHack Birmingham
completed
About
The newest entry in the Fatal Fury series, City of the Wolves brings together iconic characters from over two decades of history, with their fates intertwining in a battle for glory. OG fighters like Terry Bogard face newcomers like Cristiano Ronaldo across vibrant, gritty cities, while players master each character’s distinct fighting style in intense one-on-one matches that combine old-school combos with new moves requiring both honed skill and strategic mind games.
Fatal Fury’s esports community has quickly formed around this long-awaited return, with top players from other fighting games, including Street Fighter, jumping in to test their skills. The Esports World Cup has become the proving ground for these pros, as they compete in high-stakes matches that showcase the game’s fresh roster, mechanics, and intense competitive action to a global audience.
News
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
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.
2026
Official Superfans Packages: Join Your Club
The Official Superfans Package is created for the most passionate supporters, bringing you closer to the action and your club, while taking the hassle out of planning so you can focus on backing your club.
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.
