The Chinese Team All Gamers Wins the Esports World Cup 2026 Held in Paris
AG.AL finished with 5,300 points after wins in Trackmania and TEKKEN 8, while the event drew 850 million viewers, organizers said.
- On Sunday, August 23, 2026, Chinese team AG.AL claimed the $7 million Club Championship title, concluding seven weeks of Esports World Cup competition in Paris across 24 games.
- Organizers relocated this year's tournament to France from Saudi Arabia in May due to the ongoing Middle East war, yet viewership surged 13% year-on-year to 850 million viewers.
- AG.AL secured the title with 5,300 points anchored by player Gwen's dramatic Trackmania victory, complemented by a first-place finish in TEKKEN 8 and podium placements in Chess and Free Fire.
- Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and President Emmanuel Macron attended the closing ceremony Sunday at the Grand Palais, underscoring esports' growing diplomatic significance.
- Future editions of the Esports World Cup will return to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in 2027, continuing to connect more than 200 Clubs and players across over 100 countries.
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The third edition of the World Cup was won by the All Gamers team after seven weeks of competition. Emmanuel Macron was present at the closing ceremony at the Grand Palais.
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