Esports World Cup 2026 Kicks Off in Paris with Record Prize Pool

The third annual Esports World Cup, featuring 25 events across 24 esports titles and a massive $75 million combined prize pool, is currently underway in Paris, France, attracting thousands of players and fans globally.

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  1. Top 3 Largest Esports Tournament Prize Pools: The Esports World Cup 2026 leads with a $75 million prize pool, followed by the Esports World Cup 2024 at $62.5 million, and The International 2021 (Dota 2) which previously held the record with over $40 million.
  2. EWC 2026 Prize Pool: A New Benchmark: The Esports World Cup 2026 features an unprecedented $75 million prize pool, making it the largest in esports history and significantly surpassing previous records like The International (Dota 2) and its own 2024 edition.
  3. Games with Highest Cumulative Prize Money: Dota 2 leads in total prize money awarded across all tournaments, largely due to its crowdfunded 'The International' events, followed by Fortnite, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, and League of Legends, which consistently feature substantial prize pools.

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