Romanian Răzvan Puiu Wins EA Sports FC 26 World Championship in Paris

Răzvan Puiu EA Sports FC 26 World Championship Paris HYPERSPIRIT

Romanian 22‑year‑old player Răzvan Puiu, competing for the HYPERSPIRIT esports organization, captured the EA Sports FC 26 World Championship at the Esports World Cup 2026. The tournament, originally scheduled for Riyadh, took place in Paris, France, from 22 to 26 July 2026 and featured 36 of the world's top players.

Puiu progressed through the knockout stage by defeating Umut Gültekin, Guga Ferraz, Alihan Hadzhi and Nassada before facing Germany's Levy “levyfinn” Rieck in the final. He secured the title with a 6‑5 victory, earning a $250,000 prize (approximately €220,000) and delivering 1,000 club championship points to HYPERSPIRIT. The win marks the first world championship for a Romanian player in EA Sports FC and concludes the major competitive cycle before the release of EA Sports FC 27, slated for September 2026.

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EA Sports · EA Sports FC 26 · HyperSpirit · Levy Rieck · Paris · Răzvan Puiu

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[● 3 SOURCES] The tournament took place in Paris, France, from 22 to 26 July 2026. www.connect.ro · www.fanatik.ro · www.prosport.ro
[○ 1 SOURCE] EA Sports FC 27 is scheduled for release in September 2026. www.gamereactor.it
[● 3 SOURCES] The event was part of the Esports World Cup 2026 and featured 36 top players. www.connect.ro · www.fanatik.ro · www.prosport.ro
[● 3 SOURCES] The champion's prize was $250,000 (approximately €220,000). www.connect.ro · www.fanatik.ro · www.prosport.ro
[● 4 SOURCES] HYPERSPIRIT earned 1,000 club championship points from the victory. www.connect.ro · www.gamereactor.it · www.fanatik.ro · www.prosport.ro
[● 4 SOURCES] Răzvan Puiu represented the Romanian esports organization HYPERSPIRIT. www.connect.ro · www.gamereactor.it · www.fanatik.ro · www.prosport.ro
[● 3 SOURCES] The final match was won over German player Levy “levyfinn” Rieck with a score of 6‑5. www.connect.ro · www.fanatik.ro · www.prosport.ro
[● 4 SOURCES] Răzvan Puiu won the EA Sports FC 26 World Championship. www.connect.ro · www.gamereactor.it · www.fanatik.ro · www.prosport.ro