EWC 2026 Week 3 Champions Recap

The action and storylines throughout the week kept fans in Paris and viewers around the world on the edge of their seats, as each champion’s path to the title was filled with unforgettable moments and hard-fought battles. Here’s a look back at all the champions crowned during Week 3.

TFT at EWC 26

Team Vision’s Historic Sweep

Team Vision made history with a tournament run that was nothing short of dominant. Taking down international powerhouses such as Korea’s T1 and EWC 25 runner-ups Virtus.pro, the team showcased exceptional teamwork and decision-making that made them nearly unstoppable throughout the competition. Their 3-0 sweep over Aurora Gaming in the Grand Final, who had also eliminated reigning champions Weibo Gaming in the quarterfinals, cemented Team Vision’s place among the most dominant champions in EWC history.

FC Pro World Championship at EWC 26

A Nail-biter Grand Finals Finish

22-year-old virtual footballer Răzvan “RvPLegend” Puiu made history with his incredible run at EWC 26. His championship journey was the ultimate test of endurance, beginning all the way in the Play-In Stage. There, he foreshadowed his future Grand Final showdown against Levy “levyfinn” Rieck, edging out the German player 9-8 in a thrilling group stage encounter.
While several close matches throughout the tournament pushed RvPLegend to the brink of elimination, the Romanian continued to overcome some of the world’s best players to earn a rematch against levyfinn in the Grand Final. Their dramatic title clash delivered one of the most intense matches in EA SPORTS FC history, capping off a legendary run from the Play-In Stage to the championship trophy.

PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS at EWC 26

Explosive Grand Finals

Following a grueling three-day Grand Finals Marathon, Virtus.pro claimed the EWC 26 championship trophy after finishing the final stage with 159 points. The team established an early lead on Day 1 with back-to-back second-place finishes and two Chicken Dinners, putting them in a commanding position heading into the remainder of the competition. That consistency proved decisive, as Virtus.pro continued to secure strong placements across the following days to capture their first EWC title.

2026 Esports World Cup Club Championship

As Week 3 champions are crowned at EWC 26, each winner brings 1,000 Club Championship points back to their respective organizations. Virtus.pro’s historic PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS victory propelled them into 2nd place in the Club Championship standings, while Team Vision’s TFT triumph currently places them in 4th. Natus Vincere remain at the top of the standings, with Team Vitality holding 3rd place as the race continues to tighten.
While Virtus.pro and Team Vision have secured their Week 3 points, only Virtus.pro will have additional opportunities to climb the standings through upcoming EWC 26 competitions. Meanwhile, clubs such as Natus Vincere, Team Vitality, Team Falcons, and other contenders still have several tournaments remaining to close the gap and compete for the biggest share of the $30,000,000 prize pool.