Aug 23, 2026.
Week 7 of the Esports World Cup 2026 saw the crowning of four new champions, in Fortnite, Crossfire, Trackmania, and Counter-Strike 2. The final week of the tournament also decided the Club Championship, where a new club was crowned for the first time in EWC history. Here’s a look back at every champion from EWC 26 Week 7.
Get Donked
Team Spirit secured a commanding 3-1 victory over FUT Esports in the Grand Final of CS2 at EWC 26. They got off to a slow start, dropping Map 1 and struggling to contain FUT’s aggressive approach. However, Spirit found their footing on Map 2, with Danil “donk” Kyrshkovets taking control and dictating the pace of the series, lifting the trophy after four maps.
BIG Makes History
BIG raised the inaugural Fortnite Reload Championship trophy at EWC 26 after taking down 19 other teams in the Grand Finals. BIG spent much of the series behind Aurora Gaming, their biggest rivals to the title, not reaching Match Point eligibility until game 11. The series went all the way to Game 13, where an eight-kill performance and a Victory Royale secured their trophy and $250,000 in prize money. This victory also makes them the first team in Fortnite history to win major LAN events back-to-back, as the duo won the FNCS 2026 Major 1 Summit earlier this year.
BaiSha Gaming Gets Their Runback
After being denied the EWC Championship win in 2025 against their regional rivals AG.AL, BaiSha Gaming fought relentlessly to claim their rightful title. Toppling other top contenders such as KINGZONE-eSports en route to the Finals, BaiSha Gaming were relentless competitors during this series. With Wang “N9” Hao leading his team as the top fragger, BaiSha swept through Team Liquid in the Grand Finals to finally capture their first EWC win.
Gwen puts AG.AL on top
AG.AL’s Gwendal “Gwen” Duparc showcased a masterclass performance in the Grand Final to become the inaugural Trackmania champion at EWC 26. His road to the top showcased his resilience in keeping pace with the World’s elite, as he narrowly clutched his way into the top eight. Surviving a tense semifinal comeback, Gwen found his momentum to continue advancing towards the Finals. The Frenchman was ultimately able to secure the win in front of his home crowd, earning not only $130,000 in personal prize money, but also deciding the Club Championship in the process.
AG.AL win it all
Speaking of the Club Championship, prior to Trackmania, Team Falcons was poised to take the three-peat victory in the competition. A top finish for the multi-time Trackmania World champion Carl-Antoni “Carl Jr.” Cloutier, who races under the Team Falcons banner, would have been critical for the club. However, an early exit from Carl Jr. in a stacked Quarterfinals lobby followed by a championship win for AG.AL denied Team Falcons from their three-peat, as AG.AL writes a new chapter into the EWC history books.
2026
CS2 at EWC 26: Spirit close out the event with a win
Team Spirit has defeated FUT Esports in the Grand Finals of Counter-Strike 2 at the Esports World Cup 2026. The finals reached their pinnacle at the Accor Arena, in Paris, France, marking the thrilling conclusion to seven-weeks of competition at EWC 26. Congratulations to Team Spirit.
2026
EWC 2026 Week 7 Champions Recap
Week 7 of the Esports World Cup 2026 saw the crowning of four new champions, in Fortnite, Crossfire, Trackmania, and Counter-Strike 2. The final week of the tournament also decided the Club Championship, where a new club was crowned for the first time in EWC history. Here’s a look back at every champion from EWC 26 Week 7.
2026
Trackmania at EWC 26 Champions: Gwen secures the Club Championship
In a singular performance that secured his team both the final victory in the EWC 26 Club Championship and the event’s trophy, AG.AL’s Gwendal "Gwen" Duparc has outperformed rivals and locked in the biggest ever Trackmania prize. Congratulations AG.AL.
2026
Fortnite Reload Championship at EWC 26 : BIG swipe victory
BIG has lifted the trophy of the Fortnite Reload Championship 2026 at EWC 26 after defeating 19 other teams in the Grand Finals. In a gripping series of matches that saw 12 other teams reach Match Point threshold, and nine on MP eligibility, BIG managed to hold on and score the Victory Royale to lock in their victory. Congratulations BIG.