100 Thieves Wins Valorant Title at 2026 Esports World Cup
The Valorant competition of the 2026 Esports World Cup concluded with 100 Thieves crowned champions after a ten‑day, sixteen‑team tournament. The North American organization amassed 1,000 club points and a $600,000 prize, defeating rivals such as NRG, Nongshim RedForce and BBL Esports. The winning roster featured United States players Peter Mazuryk, Sean Christian Bezerra and Matthew Dylan Panganiban, alongside Canadian members Timothée Lavigne Dupont, with managers Laurynas Kisielius and Carl Erik Victor William Sandgren overseeing the team.
During the opening week of the World Cup, other titles were awarded as well: DarkAngel of NAVI claimed the Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves championship, and Japan’s UNLIMIT squad secured the Apex Legends trophy after a dramatic comeback. These results marked the first major wins for each of the highlighted teams in their respective games.