AG.AL Secures $7 Million Esports World Cup Title in Paris

AG.AL clinched the championship with 5,300 points, buoyed by Gwendal "Gwen" Duparc’s decisive win in the Trackmania tournament. The organization’s performance across the board proved pivotal, featuring a first-place finish in TEKKEN 8, runner-up spots in Chess, Free Fire, and the Honor of Kings World Cup, and a third-place ranking in Teamfight Tactics. Team Falcons, the two-time defending champions, finished second with 4,600 points, followed by Team Vitality, Natus Vincere, and Team Liquid.

This year’s event marked a significant expansion for the Esports World Cup, moving beyond Saudi Arabia to host its first international edition in France. The scale of the competition was reflected in record-breaking engagement, with 850 million viewers tuning in and 440 million hours of content consumed—a 26% increase over the previous year. Local impact was equally substantial, as the event drew 2 million visits across venues and city activations, with 175,000 tickets sold to spectators.

The tournament’s legacy in Paris is set to extend beyond the closing ceremonies. The Esports Foundation has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the French Ministry of Sports to foster long-term cooperation in youth development and digital skills. Following the success of the Paris chapter, organizers confirmed that the Esports World Cup will return to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, for the 2027 season.