Paris is featuring portraits of Saudi players and talents on its walls as part of the 2026 Esports World Cup. The event brings together more than 2,000 players from over 200 clubs representing 100 countries.
According to SPA, the competition consists of 25 tournaments across 24 games, with total prize money exceeding 75 million dollars. Paris is hosting the event this year following two previous editions held in Riyadh.
Saudi clubs have established a strong record in the competition. Team Falcons won the first Esports World Cup title in 2024, defended the title in 2025, and led the general ranking with 4,900 points. In the 2025 Overwatch 2 edition, Team Falcons took first place, while Al-Qadsiah and Twisted Minds finished second and third respectively.
The current edition spans seven weeks of competition and includes various games and public activities. The source did not specify which specific walls or locations in Paris are displaying the portraits.
What are the details of the 2026 Esports World Cup in Paris? The event in Paris features more than 2,000 players from over 200 clubs representing 100 different countries. These participants compete in 25 tournaments across 24 games, with the total prize money for the competition exceeding 75 million dollars.
How have Saudi clubs performed in previous Esports World Cups? Team Falcons won the first title in 2024 and defended it in 2025, finishing the general ranking with 4,900 points. Additionally, in the 2025 Overwatch 2 edition, Team Falcons won the title, while Al-Qadsiah and Twisted Minds secured second and third place.
Where has the Esports World Cup been hosted? The current edition of the Esports World Cup is being hosted in Paris. This follows two previous editions of the global competition that were organized and hosted in Riyadh.