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The 2026 edition of the Electronic Sports World Cup is the largest and most significant version to date. Its events lasted for seven weeks in Paris, bringing together approximately 2,000 professional players from over 100 countries, representing more than 200 clubs, competing for prize money totaling $75 million across 24 different games. The event featured the participation of top players and international teams, with extensive media coverage in France. It reached its peak with a large audience and significant media presence, utilizing global celebrities such as Cristiano Ronaldo to boost outreach and promotion. The team "All Gamers Global" (AG.AL) claimed the club championship title and received a prize of $7 million. Meanwhile, the French player Gwen secured first place in the Trackmania competition, earning $130,000. The organization of the event from Riyadh to Paris reflects the remarkable growth of the tournament over three years, evidenced by increased prize pools, its rising economic significance, and the connection between players' results and their clubs' performances. This consolidates its position as one of the largest global events in electronic sports.
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