Paris is hosting the Esports World Cup (EWC) 2026, where Saudi player Huda Faqihi is participating in the Tekken 8 tournament. She is the only Saudi female player engaged in this competition.
According to SPA, Faqihi’s journey began with home gaming before she joined the Saudi Esports Academy. She moved from practice to structured training and competition, eventually joining the Saudi national team and the Al-Ahli club.
The EWC was born in Riyadh, which hosted the two previous editions before the current event in Paris. The participation of Saudi women has expanded across various disciplines, including mobile games, sports games, shooting games, and fighting games.
Who is Huda Faqihi and what is her role in the EWC 2026? Huda Faqihi is a Saudi player participating in the Tekken 8 tournament at the Esports World Cup (EWC) 2026 held in Paris. She is the only Saudi female player engaged in this specific competition, representing the progression of Saudi women in the professional international esports sector.
What was the professional path taken by Huda Faqihi? Faqihi started by playing video games at home before joining the Saudi Esports Academy for structured training. Her trajectory continued as she joined the Saudi national team and later became a member of the Al-Ahli club to compete at international levels.
Where has the Esports World Cup been hosted? The current edition of the Esports World Cup is taking place in Paris. The competition was born in Riyadh, which served as the host city for the two previous editions of the event.