AG.AL stunned the world by winning the Esports World Cup in Paris with a jaw-dropping seven-million-dollar prize, defying expectations after relocating from Riyadh due to geopolitical tensions. French President Macron and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman attended the ceremony, highlighting the event’s global stakes — even as controversy swirls around Saudi involvement. Players compete individually across titles like Call of Duty and League of Legends, not as national teams. The win hinged on French Trackmania star Gwen Duparc, who outclassed reigning champs Team Falcons. Meanwhile, Chile’s 15-year-old Craime became the youngest EWC champion in Street Fighter 6, while Rocket League’s dralii claimed his third title and Magnus Carlsen added another chess crown. Despite boycotts, the event drew 850 million viewers and sold 175,000 tickets — and organizers are already planning a return to Riyadh next year, despite delays for another Saudi esports tournament.
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