Paris, France, Aug 23, 2026 (AFP) - Chinese team topples Saudis to win Esports World Cup

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2026-08-23

A Chinese team, All Gamers, on Sunday beat double-champions Team Falcons from Saudi Arabia to win the video-gaming Esports World Cup (EWC) held Sunday in Paris. This edition of the EWC -- considered the biggest esports event, with over $70 million awarded across the prize pools -- was the first to be held outside Saudi Arabia since it was founded there in 2024. Late Sunday, Saudi Arabia's de facto ruler, crown prince Mohammed bin Salman, was to a......

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