Esports World Cup 2026: Paris Hosts Record-Breaking Global Gaming Spectacle

Paris is currently hosting the Esports World Cup 2026, featuring over 2,000 players from 100 countries competing across 25 tournaments for a record-shattering $75 million prize pool, marking its first edition outside Saudi Arabia.

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  1. Esports World Cup 2026 Sets New Record: The Esports World Cup 2026 in Paris features a record-breaking total prize pool of $75 million, making it the largest in esports history.
  2. Dota 2's The International: Prior Record Holder: Dota 2's The International 2021 held the previous record for the largest single-tournament esports prize pool at over $40 million, largely crowdfunded by its community.
  3. Fortnite World Cup's Individual Payouts: The 2019 Fortnite World Cup had a $30 million total prize pool, with solo champion Kyle 'Bugha' Giersdorf winning $3 million, a significant individual payout at the time.

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