The massive Esports World Cup 2026 continues to shake up the Paris Expo Porte de Versailles. With a staggering $75 million total prize pool driving the competition, teams have been forced to push their absolute limits. Three full weeks of action have now concluded, leaving fans with unforgettable matches, crushing defeats, and new global champions across several major titles. We break down the latest results from the League of Legends bracket, the Dota 2 finals, the dramatic EA FC conclusion, and the tightening race for the Club Championship.
Dplus KIA Claims the League of Legends Crown
The League of Legends tournament brought intense rivalries and surprising results to the French stage. Dplus KIA entered the knockout stage as the underdogs, but quickly proved they were there to win. The Korean powerhouse pulled off an incredible Cinderella run, taking down tournament favorites like Bilibili Gaming and ending Gen.G’s bid for a third straight EWC title.
In the Grand Final, Dplus KIA faced off against local favorites Karmine Corp, who had pulled off a miracle run of their own by eliminating fan-favorite T1. Despite the loud hometown crowd, Dplus KIA completely shut down Karmine Corp with flawless drafts and perfect team fights. They swept the French squad 3-0 in a commanding series, with veteran mid-laner Heo “ShowMaker” Su securing his first international trophy in nearly six years. This dominant victory earned the Korean squad their first EWC title, 1,000 Club Championship points, and a massive $600,000 grand prize.
Teams looking to replicate this level of high-pressure execution need more than just raw mechanical skill. Proper preparation makes the difference. Fans can view the exact match statistics and champion picks directly on the Liquipedia EWC 2026 portal.
PARIVISION and Virtus.pro Secure Major Titles
The Dota 2 bracket delivered its own share of shocks, with heavyweights like Team Spirit and Team Falcons crashing out before the semifinals. In the end, PARIVISION emerged as the champions, securing a 3-1 victory over BetBoom Team. PARIVISION had a near-flawless run through the tournament, dropping just three maps overall. The final map was a one-sided affair, with PARIVISION stomping BetBoom with a 29-7 kill lead in just 36 minutes, securing the $750,000 grand prize.
Over in the PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS tournament, Virtus.pro proved that consistency is key. The four-man squad secured an early lead on day one and maintained their dominance throughout the grueling three-day Grand Final. Playing under the Smash Rule, Virtus.pro crossed the Match Point threshold on the final day, but rather than risking everything for the immediate win, they played a tactical masterclass to protect their massive points lead. They closed out the tournament 33 points clear of the runner-up, taking home the $650,000 prize and 1,000 Club Championship points.
The EA FC 26 tournament also concluded with an incredible underdog story. Ranked 30th overall heading into the tournament, Romanian player Razvan “RvPLegend” Puiu survived a brutal gauntlet through the Play-In stage to reach the main event. After defeating heavy hitters like Umut and Alihan, RvPLegend faced off against Levy “levyfinn” Rieck in the Grand Final. RvPLegend built an early 6-2 lead, but levyfinn fought back hard, closing the gap to 6-5 in the dying minutes. RvPLegend held on to secure his first world title and the newly renamed Diogo Jota FC Pro World Championship Trophy.
Club Championship Standings Heat Up
The unique Club Championship format keeps organizations invested in every single match. Out of the $75 million total prize pool, organizers reserved $30 million strictly for the top 24 clubs.
Right now, the standings look incredibly tight. Organizations are scrambling to accumulate points across multiple games. A single deep run by a roster can completely flip the top five standings before the event concludes on August 23.
| Top Performing Clubs | Total Points Earned |
| Natus Vincere | 2250 |
| Virtus.pro | 1950 |
| Team Vitality | 1800 |
| Team Vision | 1750 |
| AG.AL International | 1600 |
Standings as of the conclusion of Week 3.
Looking Ahead to the Next Rounds
The festival runs all the way through August 23, showing the action is far from over. Next week, fans will see the highly anticipated Counter-Strike 2 tournament take center stage, alongside intense matches in Apex Legends and StarCraft II.
Fans wanting to catch the upcoming matches live can check out the Esports World Cup official website for broadcasting schedules and ticket availability. The race for the ultimate $7 million first-place club prize guarantees that every single match matters. Paris is buzzing, and the stakes keep climbing.
