Road to Esports World Cup 2026 — The Ultimate Guide for Participants

Esports World Cup 2026

Counter-Strike

• 21 teams by VRS Global (June);

• 2 teams by VRS North (June);

• 2 teams by VRS South (June);

• 2 teams by VRS Asia (June);

• 1 team by Asian Champions League 2026 (May 11-17);

• 4 teams by EWC 2026: Open Qualifier (Aug 7-9).

ALGS: 2026 Split 1 Playoffs

Apex Legends

• 1 team by ALGS: 2025 Midseason Playoffs;

• 13 teams by ALGS: Americas PL Split 1 2026 (Apr 5 - Jun 15);

• 9 teams by ALGS: EMEA PL Split 1 2026 (Apr 5 - Jun 15);

• 9 teams by ALGS: APAC North PL Split 1 2026 (Apr 5 - Jun 15);

• 8 teams by ALGS: APAC South PL Split 1 2026 (Apr 5 - Jun 15).

Esports World Cup 2026

 Dota 2

• 1 team by EWC 2025;

• 12 teams by EPT Leaderboards;

• 11 teams by Regional Qualifiers.

Esports World Cup 2026

Free Fire

• 1 team by EWC 2025,
• 8 teams by FFWS Southeast Asia 2026 Spring (Apr 24 - May 31),
• 2 teams by FFWS - Bangladesh 2026 Spring (Feb 2-13),
• 3 teams by FFWS - Brazil 2026 Split 1 (Mar 31 - May),
• 2 teams by FFWS - Latin America 2026 Split 1 (Apr 4 - May),
• 1 team by FFWS - United States 2026 Spring (Apr 4 - 19),
• 1 team by FFWS - MENA 2026 Spring (Apr - May),
• 1 team by FFWS - Pakistan 2026 Spring,
• 1 team by FFWS - Nepal 2026 Spring,
• 1 team by FFWS - Africa 2026 Spring,
• 3 teams TBD.

FC Pro 26 World Championship

EA SPORTS FC 26

• 8 players by FC Pro Open, 
• 2 players by ePremier League (Feb 28 - Mar 29),
• 2 players by eLigue 1 (Dec 3 - Apr 2),
• 2 players by eDivisie (Apr 21),
• 2 players by LaLiga (Apr 11),
• 2 players by eSerie A (Feb 17 - May),
• 2 players by eLibertadores (May 2-3),
• 2 players by eSPL (Apr 1-4);
• 2 players by eMLS (Mar 7 - Apr 12);
• 2 players by Virtual Bundesliga,
• 10 players TBD.

Resurgence Series Championship

Call of Duty: Warzone

• 1 team by EWC 2025;
• 4 teams by DreamHack Birmingham 2026 (Mar 29);
• 5 teams by DreamHack Atlanta 2026;
• 6 teams by WRS North American Qualifier;
• 3 teams by WRS LATAM North Qualifier;
• 2 teams by WRS LATAM South Qualifier;
• 6 teams by WRS European Qualifier;
• 3 teams by WRS MENA Qualifier;
• 2 teams by WRS APAC Qualifier.

Esports World Cup 2026

Tekken 8

• 1 player by EWC 2025; 
• 7 players by Tekken World Tour Finals 2025 (Jan 29 - Feb 1); 
• 4 players by EVO Japan 2026 (May 1-3); 
• 3 players by Combo Breaker 2026 (May 22-24); 
• 4 players by EVO 2026 (Jun 26-28); 
• 3 players by SOOP Super Tournament 2026;
• 3 players by The MIXUP 2026 (Jun 13-14); 
• 5 players by Last Chance Qualifier;
• 3 players TBD.

Esports World Cup 2026

Chess

• 1 player by EWC 2025;
• 3 players by Speed Chess Championship 2025 (Oct 13, 2025 - Feb 8, 2026);
• 3 players by Chess.com Global Championship 2026 (Mar 14 - Apr 26);
• 6 players by CCT 2025-26 Circuit Points.
  

Esports World Cup 2026

CrossFire

16 teams TBD

Reload Elite Series Championship

Fortnite

• 12 teams by Europe Qualifiers;
• 8 teams by NA Central Qualifiers;
• 4 teams by NA West Qualifiers;
• 4 teams by Brazil Qualifiers;
• 4 teams by Asia Qualifiers;
• 4 teams by MIddle East Qualifiers;
• 4 teams by Oceania Qualifiers.

Esports World Cup 2026

Trackmania

• 8 players by Elite Cup rankings (Feb 14 - May 30);
• 8 players by Road to EWC (Mar 27 - 29);
• 6 players by Online Qualifier Europe;
• 3 players by Online Qualifier North America;
• 3 players by Online Qualifier Oceania;
• 2 players by Online Qualifier South America;
• 1 player by Online Qualifier Middle East North Africa;
• 1 player by Online Qualifier Asia.

Esports World Cup 2026

Rocket League

• 1 team by EWC 2025;
• 3 teams by Europe Ranking;
• 3 teams by North America Ranking;
• 2 teams by South America Ranking;
• 3 teams by MENA Ranking;
• 1 team by Oceania Ranking;
• 1 team by Asia Pacific Ranking;
• 1 team by Sub-Saharan Africa Ranking;
• 1 team by Last Chance Qualifier.

Esports World Cup 2026

Rainbow Six X

• 1 team by EWC 2025;
• 4 teams by NAL 2026 - Stage 1 (Jun 11 - July);
• 4 teams by SAL 2026 - Stage 1 (Jun 13 - July);
• 4 teams by EML 2026 - Stage 1 (Jun 8 - July);
• 4 teams by CN 2026 - Stage 1 (Jun - July);
• 4 teams by APL;
• 1 team by MENA Qualifier;

PUBG Mobile World Cup 2026

PUBG Mobile

• 1 team by EWC 2025;
• 4 teams by SEA Qulifiers;
• 2 teams by South Asia;
• 3 teamb by EECA;
• 5 teams by MENA;
• 4 teams by Turkey;
• 1 teams by Western Europe;
• 3 teams by Americas;
• 1 team by Africa;
• 3 teams by PEL Points,
• 1 team by Korea;
• 1 team by Japan;
• 1 team by India;
• 1 team by Rivals Cup (June);
• 1 team by India Pro Series (May - Jun).

HoK World Cup 2026

Honor of Kings

• 1 team by Indonesia Kings Laga Spring 2026 (Feb 27 - Apr 12);
• 1 team by MY HoK League Spring 2026 (Feb 26 - Apr 5);
• 1 team by Philippines Kings League Spring 2026 (Feb 20 - Mar 29);
• 1 team by HoK Brazil Championship Fall 2026 (Feb 20 - Apr 12);
• 1 team by HoK Major League Spring 2026 (Mar 12 - 22);
• 2 teams by Indian Qualifier.

OWCS Midseason Championship 2026

Overwatch

8 teams TBD

Esports World Cup 2026

Street Fighter 6

• 1 player by EWC 2025;
• 12 players by SFL World Championship 2025 (Mar 13 - 15);
• 4 players by Capcom Cup 12 (Mar 11 - 14);
• 2 players by DreamHack Birmingham 2026 (Mar 27 - 29);
• 9 players by TBD;
• 4 players by Last Chance Qualifiers.

Esports World Cup 2026

PUBG

• 1 team by EWC 2025; 
• 23 teams by TBD

Esports World Cup 2026

Teamfight Tactics

• 1 team by EWC 2025;
• 3 teams by Americas Qualifiers;
• 3 teams by EMEA Qualifiers;
• 3 teams by APAC Qualifiers;
• 3 teams by China Qualifiers;
• 3 teams by Global Qualifiers. 

Esports World Cup 2026

Call of Duty: BO7

16 teams TBD

Esports World Cup 2026

League of Legends

• 1 team by EWC 2025;
• 1 team by LCK 2026 Road to MSI (Jun - Jun 14);
• 1 team by LPL 2026 Split 2 (Apr 10 - Jun);
• 1 team by LEC 2026 Spring (Mar 28 - Jun 7);
• 1 team by LCS 2026 Spring (Apr 4 - Jun 14);
• 1 team by CBLOL 2026 Split 1 (Apr - Jun);
• 1 team by LCP 2026 Split 2 (Apr 4 - Jun 7);
• 2 teams by EWC EMEA Qualifier (Apr 28 - May 17);
• 2 teams by EWC China Qualifier (Mar 27 - Apr 28);
• 2 teams by EWC Korea Qualifier (May 4 - 26);
• 1 team by EWC APAC Qualifier (May 5 - 20);
• 1 team by EWC SA & LATAM Qualifier (Jun 17 - 24);
• 1 team by EWC NA Qualifier (Apr 14 - 29).

MLBB Women's International 2026

Mobile Legends: Bang Bang

• 1 team by EWC 2025;
• 1 team by Indonesia Quali;
• 1 team by MY & SG Quali;
• 1 team by Africa Quali;
• 1 team by LATAM Quali;
• 1 team by Mongolia Quali;
• 1 team by Mekong Quali;
• 1 team by Turkiye Quali;
• 1 team by NA Quali;
• 1 team by MENA Quali;
• 1 team by China Quali;
• 1 team by Myanmar Quali;
• 1 team by Queen Legends S3 (Mar 10 - 28);
• 1 team by Athena Cup S2;
• 1 team by Lady MVP S10 (May);
• 1 team by Valkyrie Clash.

MLBB Mid Season Cup 2026

Mobile Legends: Bang Bang

• 2 teams by MPL ID S17 (Mar 27 - Jun);
• 2 teams by MPL PH S17 (Mar 20 - Jun);
• 2 teams by MPL MY S17 (Apr 3  - Jun 7);
• 1 team by MPL Cambodia S10 (Fpr - Jun);
• 1 team by MSL Myanmar S3 (Mar 30 - May 31);
• 1 team by MPL SG S11;
• 2 team by MPL MENA S9 (Apr - Jun);
• 2 team by MCC S7 (Apr - Jun);
• 2 team by MTC S7;
• 4 team by MCT EA S1;
• 2 team by MCT AMER S1;
• 1 team by MLMS S1 (Apr 5 - May 10);
• 1 tam by MCCM S7;
• 1 team by MSL TH S1 (Apr 17 - Jun);
• 1 team by MEC S2.

Esports World Cup 2026

Valorant

• 1 team by EWC 2025;
• 1 team by VCT 2026: EMEA Stage 1 (Apr - May);
• 1 team by VCT 2026: Americas Stage 1 (Apr 10 - May);
• 1 team by VCT 2026: Pacific Stage 1 (Apr - May);
• 1 team by VCT 2026: China Stage 1 (Mar 31 - May);
• 3 teams by EMEA Quali;
• 3 teams by Americas Quali;
• 3 teams by Pacific Quali;
• 2 teams by China Quali.

Esports World Cup 2026

Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves

• 1 player by EWC 2025;
• 1 player by SWC 2025 (Oct 31 - Nov 2);
• 1 player by GEMA LIVE (Mar 14 - 15);
• 4 players by DreamHack Birmingham 2026 (Mar 27 - 29);
• 4 players by EVO Japan 2026 (May 1 - 3);
• 2 players by Brussels Challenge Major Edition 2026 (May 8 - 10);
• 4 players by Combo Breaker 2026 (May 22 - 24);
• 4 players by EVO 2026 (Aug 1 - 3);
• 4 players by Last Chance Qualifier.