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Every player arrives at the Esports World Cup with something to prove. Some are chasing championship glory, while others are looking to make their mark on the biggest stage in esports. As Week 3 begins, these are the players poised to shape the next chapter of EWC 26.
After defeating T1 in the opening match of TFT at EWC 26, Yin “Saopimi” Shengjie and the Weibo Gaming squad have returned to the form that earned them the title at EWC 25 in Riyadh. Teamfight Tactics at EWC 26 features a unique team-based format unlike any other tournament, making experience a crucial advantage when the pieces hit the board.
French EA SPORTS FC competitor Brice “Brice” Masson enters the FC Pro World Championship as one of Team Vitality’s key players in the Club Championship race. After finishing runner-up at EWC 25, Brice returns to the Paris stage with momentum, having won the eCoupe de France 2026 in May after defeating fellow pro Levi de Weerd in the final. With a major title already secured this year and the home crowd behind him, Brice will look to turn last year’s second-place finish into championship glory.
Weerapat “Jacob” Jantanet has been grinding through the PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS scene for years. A professional player since 2020, Jacob has long been considered one of Thailand’s top competitors, representing his nation at the PUBG Nations Cup in 2024 and 2025.
While his individual talent has always been recognized, major team success remained out of reach until this year, when he found championship form alongside his Made in Thailand teammates. The Thai squad has emerged as one of the strongest teams in the world in 2026, entering the tournament as favorites with Jacob providing veteran leadership at the center of their lineup.
At 21 years old, Karl “KarlTzy” Nepomuceno is already the highest-earning MLBB player of all time, a five-time MPL Philippines champion, and one of the game’s most accomplished competitors. Still early in his career, KarlTzy continues to build his legacy alongside Team Liquid, returning to MSC at EWC 26 as the reigning champions with the same roster and the same goal: another title.
MLBB has become a game defined by legendary repeat performances, with Team Vitality recently securing its fourth MWI championship. Now, KarlTzy and Team Liquid have the opportunity to create their own piece of history with another championship run.
Hundreds of competitors will enter the Street Fighter 6 Last Chance Qualifier, including standout veterans such as Du “NuckleDu” Dang, Lin "Oil King" Li-wei, and Masato Kawano. A Capcom Cup champion, NuckleDu is an accomplished Street Fighter competitor, known for his aggressive Guile play and ability to challenge the game’s biggest names. Representing Shopify Rebellion, he enters the LCQ with an opportunity to prove he can still compete among the world’s best.
2026
Esports World Cup Trophy Award Ceremony crowns AG.AL
Thousands of competitors have traveled to the Esports World Cup 2026 in search of glory and millions in prize money, but in the end there could only be one winner of the Club Championship. The trophy award ceremony celebrated AG.AL as the Club Championship winner while honoring the achievements of each and every player involved.
2026
Notable Stories of EWC 26 Week 7
Week 7 of the Esports World Cup 2026 is officially in the books and with it, the EWC comes to a close. The final week saw champions crowned in Fortnite, Trackmania, CS2 and Crossfire, bringing one last wave of high-stakes action, dramatic finishes and standout performances. After seven weeks of competition, the Club Championships winner has been crowned, but let's not forget about all the action from this final week.
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.