Paris hosted the Tekken 8 finals as part of the 2026 Esports World Cup (EWC), where Pakistani player M.Zubair defeated South Korean player LowHigh with a score of 3-1.
According to SPA, M.Zubair earned the Tekken 8 championship title along with $250,000 in cash prizes and an additional $50,000 Jafonso bonus.
LowHigh, who finished as runner-up for the second consecutive year, received $130,000. In the third-place match, Australian player Yagami defeated Arslan Ash 5-2 to secure a $70,000 prize.
Who won the Tekken 8 championship at EWC 2026 and what were the prizes? Pakistani player M.Zubair won the Tekken 8 championship title during the event in Paris. For his victory, he received $250,000 in cash rewards and an additional $50,000 Jafonso bonus, totaling $300,000 in prizes.
How did LowHigh perform in the Tekken 8 finals? South Korean player LowHigh finished as the runner-up after losing 3-1 to M.Zubair in the finals. This marked the second consecutive year LowHigh earned the runner-up position, and he received $130,000 for his performance.
Which players competed for third place and what was the result? The third-place match featured Australian player Yagami and Arslan Ash. Yagami won the contest with a score of 5-2, which earned him a prize of $70,000.