About this episode

The episode recaps the first week of the 2026 Esports World Cup in Paris, highlighting major results and team performances.

While the world’s attention is locked on the soccer World Cup, the video game equivalent, the 2026 Esports World Cup (EWC) in Paris, has delivered a high-stakes opening week. We recap the major results from the Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, including UNLIMIT’s extraordinary comeback to secure the Apex Legends championship, Luis "DarkAngel" Castillo Gomez’s emotional maiden major title in Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves, and 100 Thieves’ dominant, undefeated run to claim their first international VALORANT trophy. We analyze how these teams have positioned themselves in the early Club Championship standings and preview the intense competition ahead as the tournament shifts to its next phase. In-Episode Links & Resources: Main Podcast Page: https://radio.foxnews.com/podcast/fox-on-games/ Best Place to Start: New to our esports coverage? Catch up on the foundational analysis of these global stages here: https://megaphone.link/FOXM9094923257 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Topics covered

• Esports
• Apex Legends
• VALORANT
• Fatal Fury
• Championships
• Gaming News

Keywords

• Esports World Cup
• Apex Legends championship
• VALORANT trophy
• Fatal Fury
• gaming analysis

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: 100 Thieves, UNLIMIT

Products: Apex Legends, Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves, VALORANT

Places: Paris, Paris Expo Porte de Versailles

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