Paris is hosting Huda Faqihi, the only Saudi female player participating in the Tekken 8 competitions as part of the 2026 Esports World Cup.
According to SPA, the event began in Riyadh, where Saudi Arabia hosted the previous two editions before the current competitions moved to Paris.
Faqihi started her gaming journey at home before joining the Saudi Esports Academy for organized training and competition. She later joined the Saudi national team and continued her professional path with Al-Ahli Club.
Other Saudi women have competed in various games, including Mozi Al-Kanhal, known as madv in VALORANT, and Najd Fahad in EA SPORTS FC. Additionally, players Lynx, Lunar, and Livin represented Twisted Minds in the women’s Mobile Legends: Bang Bang competitions at the 2025 Esports World Cup and reached the finals.
Who is Huda Faqihi and what competition is she attending? Huda Faqihi is a Saudi female gamer and the only Saudi woman participating in the Tekken 8 competitions. She is attending these events as part of the 2026 Esports World Cup held in Paris.
What was the professional path taken by Huda Faqihi? Faqihi began playing games at home and then joined the Saudi Esports Academy for organized training. Following this, she became a member of the Saudi national team and pursued her professional career with Al-Ahli Club.
Which other Saudi women have participated in international esports? Mozi Al-Kanhal, known as madv, has competed in VALORANT, while Najd Fahad participated in EA SPORTS FC. Furthermore, players Lynx, Lunar, and Livin represented Twisted Minds in the 2025 Esports World Cup for Mobile Legends: Bang Bang and reached the finals.