All Gamers claims surprise victory at Esports World Cup 2026 in Paris

A China-based esports organization called All Gamers just did what nobody expected: win the entire Esports World Cup Club Championship. The team finished with 5,300 points across 25 tournaments spanning 24 different game titles, beating out defending champions Team Falcons from Saudi Arabia by a comfortable 700-point margin.

The victory, sealed on August 23 in Paris, represents a genuine power shift in competitive gaming’s biggest multi-title event. Team Falcons managed 4,600 points for second place. France’s Team Vitality rounded out the podium with 3,300 points.

A Trackmania upset changed everything

The decisive moment came from an unlikely source. French player Gwendal “Gwen” Duparc won the inaugural Trackmania event at the tournament, securing $7 million in prize money for All Gamers, the largest single payout in EWC history for this format.

The timing was brutal for Team Falcons, who exited the Trackmania bracket in the quarterfinals.

All Gamers also took gold in Tekken 8 and earned runner-up finishes in Chess, Free Fire, and Honor of Kings.

Paris plays host for the first time

The tournament ran from July 6 to August 23, marking the first time the championship was held outside Saudi Arabia. The relocation to Paris was primarily influenced by regional instability tied to conflicts in Iran.

The 2026 edition featured a total prize pool of $75 million, a record for the competition. More than 2,000 players representing over 200 clubs worldwide competed across the seven-week stretch. The closing ceremony drew heavyweight attendees, with French President Emmanuel Macron and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman both present.

Organizers have already confirmed that the next edition of the EWC will return to Riyadh in 2027.

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