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HT at Esports World Cup 2026 - 3,000 visas in 50 days: How France saved Saudi Arabia’s $400 million bet

Summary by Hindustan Times
How France stepped in to rescue the Esports World Cup after conflict forced it out of Riyadh, protecting Saudi Arabia’s $400m investment.

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HT at Esports World Cup 2026 - 3,000 visas in 50 days: How France saved Saudi Arabia’s $400 million bet

How France stepped in to rescue the Esports World Cup after conflict forced it out of Riyadh, protecting Saudi Arabia’s $400m investment.

·New Delhi, India
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Video Games: The Sports World Cup, a Saudi "World Cup" in Paris

The World Cup (EWC), a Saudi-funded World Cup video game, was held in Paris all summer and will end on 23 August. The atmosphere was worthy of football matches, but the stands were less filled.

·Paris, France
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Hindustan Times broke the news in New Delhi, India on Saturday, August 15, 2026.
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