Esports World Cup 2026: Format updates and all Week 2 results

The biggest global esports festival is in full swing. The Esports World Cup 2026 not only brought a massive 75 million dollar prize pool to the table but also moved the entire action to Paris while revamping its tournament structure. Two weeks are already in the books, and the results have delivered some huge upsets, tough breaks for South American rosters, and epic storylines.

If you haven't been keeping track of the brackets via Liquipedia or official streams, don't sweat it. Let's break down exactly what changed in this year's massive global cup, who snagged the trophies during Week 2, and what's coming up next on the schedule as the race for the Club Championship heats up.

EWC 2026 format changes and prize pools

One of the coolest additions to the Esports World Cup 2026 is the unified Club Championship system, pushing organizations to dominate across multiple games to claim the ultimate title and the lion's share of the prize money. They also introduced a savage elimination ritual: losing teams get their custom key crushed by a hydraulic press on stage. The winning team gets to embed the destroyed keys of their fallen rivals directly into their final trophy. It's prime esports rivalry material that fans are loving.

The game lineup shifted a bit from last year, dropping Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 and EA FC 25 to welcome newer competitive releases like Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, Fortnite, and EA SPORTS FC 26. Prize pools were tweaked as well; Dota 2 saw a 1 million dollar cut, but tactical shooters like VALORANT and Counter-Strike 2 received a $750,000 bump each, reflecting their growing global viewership.

Early champions: Valorant and Apex Legends

Even before Week 2 kicked off, the tournament had already delivered some legendary matchups. Over in VALORANT, 100 Thieves secured their very first international trophy by taking down NRG 3-1, pulling off an insane comeback on Ascent. Meanwhile, in Apex Legends, fans witnessed one of the most stressful finals in recent history; the Japanese organization UNLIMIT, who barely made it out of tiebreakers, shocked heavy favorites like Sentinels to clinch the title on the tenth map drop.

Week 2 results and champions

The heat was on in Paris during Week 2, proving the global skill gap is as tight as ever. In League of Legends, South Korea's Dplus KIA completely silenced the local French crowd by sweeping Karmine Corp 3-0 in a masterclass of macro play. It was a rough week for Brazilian squads, with teams like FURIA and MIBR.LOS falling in the group stages despite putting up a solid fight against international titans.

On the mobile front, Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MWI 2026) saw Team Vitality’s roster defend their crown beautifully. They defeated Natus Vincere 4-2, securing back-to-back championships and cementing their dynasty. Over in the Free Fire servers, the South American team LYON broke kill records during the final drops to take home the $300,000 top prize, shutting down heavy hitters like LOUD and Fluxo W7M. Meanwhile, in the trenches of Dota 2, PVISION stood tall as the undisputed champions, wrapping up a grueling week of tactical matchups.

What to expect in Week 3

The grind doesn't stop, and Week 3 of the Esports World Cup is already bringing four new titles into the fray. LATAM and Brazilian fans are heavily focused on EA SPORTS FC 26, where top-tier virtual athletes like Guga Ferraz, Paulo Neto, and PHzin are hitting the pitch to fight for the cup. With club points on the line, every single match will be crucial for the overall organizational standings.

For games like Teamfight Tactics and PUBG: Battlegrounds, expect the usual intense tactical clash between Asian and North American powerhouses. Even though there are no fully Brazilian rosters in the MLBB Men's bracket, players like Akashi and Vaguin will be repping the region through the Peruvian org Entity7.

With so much action happening simultaneously, the best way to keep up is through the massive network of community watch parties. Plenty of content creators are running co-streams, bringing a much more relaxed, gamer-direct vibe to the broadcasts, which is honestly the perfect way to enjoy this historic esports run.

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