Jul 6 - Aug 23 2026
IT'S TIME TO RISE ABOVE
The Esports World Cup is more than a tournament — it’s a lifetime of ambition realized. Players from every corner of the globe push through qualifiers, regional battles, and grueling challenges to earn their place on the world stage.
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# | +/- | club | title defenders | game ecosystem | ewc open qualifiers | total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 0 |  Team Falcons | 1 | 19 | 3 | 23 |
2 | 0 |  Team Vitality | 1 | 15 | 3 | 19 |
3 | 0 |  AG.AL | 2 | 11 | 4 | 17 |
4 | 0 |  Virtus.Pro | 0 | 8 | 5 | 13 |
5 | 0 |  Twisted Minds | 2 | 8 | 2 | 12 |
6 | 0 |  Aurora Gaming | 0 | 9 | 2 | 11 |
7 | 0 |  Geekay Esports | 0 | 10 | 1 | 11 |
8 | 0 |  S8UL Esports | 0 | 7 | 3 | 10 |
9 | 0 |  Team Liquid | 1 | 8 | 1 | 10 |
10 | 0 |  Gen.G Esports | 1 | 8 | 1 | 10 |
11 | 0 |  GodLike Esports | 0 | 6 | 3 | 9 |
12 | 0 |  NIP.eStar | 0 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
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2026
MWI at EWC 26 Champions: Vitality Defend Their Crown
A fierce battle unfolded in the MWI at EWC 26 Grand Finals, with Team Vitality securing a hard-fought victory over Natus Vincere to retain their title. The championship showdown was a back-and-forth rematch of the 2024 final, with Vitality ultimately claiming a 4-2 series victory to cement their status as favorites and secure the $150,000 grand prize. Congratulations to Team Vitality.
2026
Free Fire at EWC 26 Champions: LYON’s record-breaking performance wins the day
LYON has claimed the final Booyah at Free Fire at the Esports World Cup 2026, lifting the trophy after a record-breaking performance. The South American squad secured the championship in seven Finals matches, defeating eleven other finalists. Congratulations to LYON.
2026
The Ultimate EA FC Showmatch
Football meets esports in an exclusive EA FC showmatch featuring Karim Benzema.
2026
Top Fan Fest Highlights Of Week 2
Week 2 of EWC 26 is set to bring even more excitement to Fan Fest, with new meet-and-greets, live shows, interactive activations, and opportunities to earn rewards through EWC PLAY. Here are some of the top experiences fans can look forward to throughout the week.
Who Will Rise Up?
No matter where you’re from or what language you speak, you only need one thing to qualify for the Esports World Cup: passion for the game.
Qualifiers For All
The Road to EWC is the global qualification pathway that turns ambition into opportunity. Through publisher and independently run circuts, players earn their place at EWC by proving themselves against elite competition in their region, gaining both experience and visibility along the way.
Become a Champion
This path is intentionally demanding. Qualifying for the Esports World Cup is never easy, but it has also produced some of the event’s most memorable stories. In EA FC 2024, João "jafonsogv" Vasconcelos fought through the Last Chance Qualifier in Riyadh before going on to win the EA Sport FC main event. Last year, Team Falcons entered the Overwatch Champions Series 2025 Midseason Championship through the Last Chance Qualifier and completed a remarkable run that ended with them lifting the trophy. Road to EWC rewards perseverance, and for those who endure it, the payoff can be historic.
