Rumor: Esports World Cup 2026 to be held in France

According to unofficial reports, Paris will host Esports World Cup in 2026. This was reported by media outlets citing sources close to the event's organizers. The company itself has not yet made any statements on the matter.

The Counter-Strike 2 tournament as part of the Esports World Cup 2026 is scheduled for August 12-23, 2026, with 32 teams competing for a $2 million prize pool. The festival itself is scheduled to begin on July 6 and will feature competitions across 24 disciplines with a total prize pool of $75 million. The event was originally scheduled to be held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Notably, Esports World Cup 2025 for CS2 was held from August 20-24 in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia. The event's prize pool was $1.25 million. In the final, The MongolZ defeated Aurora with a scoreline of 3-0. Sodbayar "Techno" Munkhbold was named the tournament's MVP.

Origin: x.com