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2026
Jul 08 - Jul 11, 2026
FATAL FURY: CotW at EWC 26 features elite one-on-one competition, with the world’s top fighting game players battling through high-pressure matches for the title. At EWC 25, Goichi "GO1" Kishida claimed the championship, defeating Zeng "XIAOHAI" Zhuojun in the grand final, marking the franchise’s return to competitive play after 26 years.
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Road to EWC 2026 - Qualifiers
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Mar 27th - Mar 29th
Birmingham, UK
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FATAL FURY: CotW at ROAD TO EWC 26: DreamHack Birmingham
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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.
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2026
Inoxtag vs Squeezie Showmatch
Get ready for one of the biggest creator events of the Esports World Cup! Two of France's most influential creators: Inoxtag and Squeezie will go head-to-head in an exclusive VALORANT Showmatch, bringing together gaming, entertainment, and an electric live audience for an unforgettable evening.
2026
All You Need to Know about EWC26 PARIS
The Esports World Cup 2026 kicks off in Paris in less than two weeks, featuring a massive $75 million prize pool and talent from around the globe, it’s a must-watch event for esports fans everywhere, whether they’re attending in person or tuning in from home.
2026
EWC26 Opening Ceremony ft. DJ Snake, Aya Nakamura & Theodora
The Esports World Cup 2026 officially begins with a live Opening Ceremony at La Seine Musicale in Paris on 8 July 2026.
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Esports Foundation Doubles Down on Co-Streaming and launches the largest Esports Creator Program for EWC 2026 and ENC 2026
A direct investment in co-streamers' growth, the Esports Foundation is helping creators reach new audiences and earn rewards as they bring the world's biggest esports events to their communities.
