The path to the championship was defined by consistency across diverse titles. AG.AL finished the competition with 5,300 points, bolstered by a TEKKEN 8 title and podium finishes in Chess, Free Fire, and the Honor of Kings World Cup. The deciding moment occurred when Gwendal "Gwen" Duparc won the inaugural Trackmania tournament, effectively leapfrogging Team Falcons, who had entered the playoffs as the frontrunners. This triumph concludes a massive event that saw over 2,000 players from 200 clubs compete for a total prize pool of $75 million.
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AG.AL Secures $7 Million Esports World Cup Title in Paris
AG.AL has been crowned the 2026 Esports World Cup Club Champion, capping a seven-week global tournament in Paris. The organization secured the top spot and a $7 million prize after a dramatic final-weekend victory in Trackmania, outpacing two-time defending champions Team Falcons in the final overall standings.
Beyond the competitive outcome, the Paris edition marked a significant expansion for the Esports Foundation, reaching 850 million viewers—a 13% increase from the previous year. The event drew 175,000 ticketed attendees and generated 2 million total visits across city activations and venues. The tournament served as a debut for hosting the event outside of Riyadh, integrating the competition into Paris landmarks and securing a long-term memorandum of understanding with the French government for future youth and digital skill development. With the 2026 chapter closed, the foundation confirmed the event will return to Riyadh for the 2027 season.
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