The withdrawal of Punk, who was scheduled to participate in CAPCOM CUP 12 starting Wednesday, March 11, 2026, has been announced. Tokido will participate in place of the departing Punk.
Punk Withdraws From CAPCOM CUP 12; Tokido Takes the Spot
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出場選手変更についてのお知らせPUNK選手につきまして、本人の都合により日本への渡航が困難となったため、本大会への出場を辞退することとなりました。
PUNK選手はCAPCOM Pro Tour 2025… pic.twitter.com/6yvWnIS3eE
— CAPCOM eSports (@CAPCOM_eSports) February 26, 2026
The withdrawal of Punk (@PunkDaGod) from the fighting game world championship CAPCOM CUP 12 has been announced. Punk had earned a spot through the CAPCOM Pro Tour 2025 Global point rankings, but he reportedly reached this decision due to passport issues making travel to Japan difficult.
Sad to say I won’t be able to compete at capcom cup this year. Had some passport issues and not able to get a new one fast enough to attend, sorry for everyone i let down we will be back next year aiming even harder for the win! https://t.co/NTEEBS433i
— Punk (@PunkDaGod) February 26, 2026
Following Punk's withdrawal, as the spot was earned via the CAPCOM Pro Tour 2025 Global Point Rankings, the qualification goes to the next person in line, Tokido (@tokidoki77). Tokido will participate by taking over the exact group and match order that Punk was originally scheduled for.
Tokido’s Comment
Punk選手の辞退により繰り上がりでcapcom cup 12 への出場が決まりました。
SFL world とともに全力を尽くします！！👊🤛🔥— Tokido / ときど (@tokidoki77) February 26, 2026
Due to Punk’s withdrawal, I have been moved up to participate in CAPCOM CUP 12. I will give it my all along with the SFL World!!
(Translated from Japanese)Tokido Official X
Additionally, Capcom clarified future rules in conjunction with this announcement. If a similar situation occurs again, the transfer of qualification may not be permitted depending on the status of arrangements or timing.
Please check the CAPCOM CUP 12 official esports website or the CAPCOM eSports official X (@CAPCOM_eSports) for the latest tournament information and match brackets.