AG AL wins the Esports World Cup 2026 Club Championship with victory in Trackmania

AG AL secured the title of the Esports World Cup 2026 Club Championship thanks to the victory of Gwendal “Gwen” Duparc in the Trackmania final. The club championship was decided in the playoffs of this title after seven weeks of events in Riyadh, where AG AL ultimately surpassed Team Falcons, the favorite and defending champion, finishing with 5,300 points in the overall ranking.

Esports World Cup 2026 Club Championship: conclusion in the Trackmania final

The Club Championship of the Esports World Cup (EWC) 2026 was defined in the city of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, after a competitive marathon spanning seven weeks. AG AL and Team Falcons featured in a fierce battle for leadership, but the Trackmania final became the highlight. Team Falcons, who had accumulated 4,600 points and boasted Carl-Antoni “Carl Jr.” Cloutier – seven-time world champion of Trackmania – as their figurehead, saw their aspirations frustrated when Carl Jr. was eliminated in the quarter-finals.

Gwendal “Gwen” Duparc, representing AG AL, reached the final under the pressure of needing at least a third position to secure the overall championship. He faced heavy-hitting rivals: Team Vitality, Team Liquid, and Natus Vincere. Gwen jumped ahead with an almost perfect performance in the first two maps, securing the individual victory in Trackmania and thereby the team title for his club in front of their local fans. AG AL finished the table with 5,300 points, relegating Team Falcons to second place.

“It feels incredible. Anything can happen. I did it, it was the game of my life. Thank you all. This trophy is for you, for everyone,” expressed Gwendal “Gwen” Duparc after receiving the trophy along with his AG AL teammates.

Impact on the overall ranking and prize distribution

AG AL's triumph ended Team Falcons' hopes of achieving a historic third consecutive title in the Club Championship. The Saudi club, marked as the favorite from the start of the tournament, lost its advantage after adverse results and AG AL's consistency in various competitions, including victories in TEKKEN 8 and three second-place finishes in other disciplines.

The prize distribution was significant: Gwen earned a personal prize of $130,000 for his victory in Trackmania, while AG AL received the largest percentage of the general championship prize pool, specifically $7,000,000. AG AL’s strategy and performance in key titles were reflected in the outcome of the table, confirming the leadership change at the end of the event.

AG AL's trajectory and the club's position in the esports ecosystem

AG AL's victory reflects its competitive evolution in the Esports World Cup. The club president, Le Kedeng, took to the stage to celebrate with the team and recalled the club's journey from its early participations. “This is our third year coming to EWC, I remember in 2024 we were left at the door, last year we finished sixth, but this year, tell me; who is the best team in the world?”, proclaimed Le Kedeng.

AG AL thus establishes itself among the benchmark clubs in the global esports ecosystem, leaving behind a local favorite and demonstrating strength across multiple disciplines and formats. Its performance in the EWC 2026, based on cumulative results across various competitions, highlights the importance of consistency and long-term planning in the international competitive scene.

Club competition and relevance for the iGaming industry

This outcome reconfigures the perception of aspiring clubs in upcoming events of the Esports World Cup and other relevant meetings for the iGaming industry. The rivalry between AG AL and Team Falcons underscores the dynamic of competition and the commercial appeal of esports in emerging markets.

AG AL's success, along with investment in team development and esports in Saudi Arabia, emphasizes regional competitiveness and the growth potential of the industry, relevant factors for operators, platforms, and regulators observing the global betting and gaming ecosystem.