The " Esports World Cup 2026 " was held in Paris, France, from Monday, July 6, 2026, to Sunday, August 23, 2026.
After seven weeks of intense competition across all divisions, the China-based team " AG.AL " emerged as the overall champion.
"Esports World Cup 2026" Comes to a Close! "AG.AL" Takes the Overall Championship
The “Esports World Cup 2026” was held in Paris, France, over a period of seven weeks.
Now in its third edition, the tournament was broadcast in 47 languages by over 100 broadcasters and reached 850 million viewers.
Additionally, the League of Legends tournament recorded 4.3 million viewers at its peak.
Furthermore, ticket sales for the esports tournament rose 94% year-over-year to 175,000, and including the venue, Fan Fest, and city events, the tournament achieved the remarkable feat of attracting a total of 2 million visitors during the event period.
This marked a major leap forward leading up to the 2025 tournament.
The “Esports World Cup 2026” came to a close on Sunday, August 23, 2026.
The title of Club Champion—the overall winner—was claimed by China-based “ AG.AL.”
In Week 7, the final week of the tournament, Team Falcons—the two-time defending club champions—took the lead in the overall standings and took on TrackMania, but suffered a surprising defeat in the quarterfinals.
AG.AL, hot on their heels, secured a spectacular victory in TrackMania, winning the $130,000 tournament prize pool and the Esports World Cup 2026 Club Championship.
Overall Standings
Clutching victory at the last minute, defying the odds, proving that nothing is granted and everything is earned.@AGGlobalEsports are the EWC26 Club Champions! 🏆 pic.twitter.com/4Q8BsRhu2Y
— Esports World Cup (@EWC_EN) August 23, 2026
- 1st. AG.AL ( @AGGlobalEsports ) (5,300 points)
- 2nd Place: Team Falcons ( @TeamFalconsGG ) (4,600 points)
- 3rd Place: Team Vitality ( @TeamVitality ) (3,300 points)
- 4th. Natus Vincere ( @natusvincere ) (2,950 points)
- 5th Place: Team Liquid ( @TeamLiquid ) (2,700 points)
AG.AL Division Results
- 1st Place: "Trackmania," "TEKKEN 8"
- 2nd Place: “Chess,” “Free Fire,” “Honor of Kings World Cup”
- 3rd Place: "Teamfight Tactics"
French President Emmanuel Macron was also in attendance. High hopes for the future of esports
French President Emmanuel Macron ( @EmmanuelMacron ) was present at the venue and was seen presenting trophies to AG. AL Chairman Keden Le and others.
On his X account, President Macron commented, “France is proud to have hosted the Esports World Cup in Paris this summer!” and offered words of praise to all gamers.
The “Esports World Cup 2026” was originally scheduled to be held in Saudi Arabia but was moved to France due to regional circumstances.
Esports continues to spread worldwide and take center stage on a grand scale.
We look forward to seeing esports accelerate its international expansion even further, not only with the “Esports World Cup 2027” but beyond.
Comment from His Highness Faisal bin Bandar bin Sultan al Saud, Chairman of the Esports Foundation Executive Committee
We are proud of what the Esports World Cup has achieved in Paris and of its continued international growth.
Bringing the EWC to a global audience beyond Saudi Arabia marks an important milestone in its journey and reflects the growing recognition of esports as a global industry, connecting communities, cultures, and audiences around the world.
The attendance of His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, alongside President Emmanuel Macron, is a testament to the growing importance and global interest in esports, and to how far the industry has come.
I extend my congratulations to all the players, clubs, publishers, partners, and organizers who contributed to this edition.
Paris has been an important chapter in the EWC’s journey, and we look forward to building on this progress in the years ahead.
Comment from AG.ALCOO Eddy Chen
"When we began expanding AG.AL globally in 2024—the same year the Esports World Cup launched—we set out to build a club capable of succeeding across games, regions, and cultures. This title shows just how far that vision has come.
Our journey in Paris reflected the strength of the entire organization—from M. Zubair’s breakthrough in TEKKEN 8 and our deep runs across multiple titles to Gwen delivering the decisive Trackmania victory under extraordinary pressure.
But this trophy belongs equally to every player, coach, and staff member whose dedication brought us here.
I want to thank our Chairman, Mr. Layne Le, whose belief and leadership made this journey possible, and the Esports Foundation for creating a global stage that rewards the depth and ambition of an entire Club.
Winning the Club Championship is a historic milestone for AG.AL and a proud moment for everyone who believed in what we are building.
Comment from Ralf Reichert, CEO of the Esports Foundation
Our ambition has always been bigger than a single event: to grow esports and establish it as a leading global sport.
The Esports World Cup brings that mission to life by bringing the best games, players, Clubs, and communities together on one global stage.
Paris embraced the Esports World Cup and made it its own.
The city demonstrated that competitive gaming belongs on the world’s biggest stages while remaining true to what makes esports special.
Thank you to the city of Paris for seven weeks of incredible support and enthusiasm.
And congratulations to AG.AL on an extraordinary Club Championship victory and on earning their place in esports history.
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