The organizers of Esports World Cup 2026 (EWC 2026) have officially released the tournament rosters for all participating teams. Several organizations have submitted updated lineups, including substitute players and coaching changes, with many of the adjustments believed to be related to visa complications following the event's relocation to Paris, France, from its previous host country, Saudi Arabia.
After years of heartbreak, near misses, and relentless criticism, Nikola “NiKo” Kovač has finally reached the pinnacle of Counter-Strike.
Xi Lai Gaming defeated Global Esports 2-1 to claim the final playoff spot at Masters London. GE opened the series with a 13-10 win on Haven, but XLG responded by taking Lotus 13-9 before closing the series on Breeze. The victory gives China two teams in the playoffs for the first time since Masters Toronto, while GE are eliminated from the tournament.
