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Rocket League at EWC26 Champions: Falcons soar above the rest

Team Falcons claimed a dominant Grand Final victory in Rocket League at EWC 26, sweeping Spacestation Gaming 4-0. The Saudi club’s star-studded lineup of twin brothers Yazid “Kiileerrz” Bakhashwin and Saleh “Rw9” Bakhashwin alongside Samy “dralii” Hajji took home the $400,000 first prize and 1,000 Club Championship points. Congratulations to Team Falcons.

PMWC at EWC 26: S2G Esports Weathers the Storm

S2G Esports held on to claim victory after a marathon run of matches at the PUBG Mobile World Cup at Esports World Cup 2026. The Turkish organization reached Smash Rule match point after 16 games but could not immediately close out the tournament. Instead, S2G’s consistency and points total ultimately secured the championship. Congratulations to S2G Esports on the victory.

Chess at EWC 26 Champion: Carlsen does it again

Magnus Carlsen proved his dominance over international chess once again, sweeping the Grand Final against Denis Lazavik to defend his title in Chess at EWC 26. Delivering an undefeated campaign across the entire tournament, the Norwegian grandmaster took home the $250,000 first prize while also securing 1,000 crucial Club Championship points for Team Liquid. Congratulations to Magnus Carlsen and Team Liquid on another historic EWC title.

EWC 26 Fan Fest Week 5 Recap

Week 5 brought another wave of action to the Esports World Cup 2026, with Fan Fest once again serving as a meeting point for creators, developers, esports clubs and fans. From co-streams and player appearances to community events and hands-on experiences, Fan Fest continued to bring the wider gaming community into the heart of EWC.