Esports World Cup comes to a close with celebrities in attendance, from Ronaldo to Infantino
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman joined French President Emmanuel Macron, football star Cristiano Ronaldo and Fifa president Gianni Infantino as the Esports World Cup drew to a star-studded close in Paris on Sunday. The high-profile guests attended the closing ceremony of the Riyadh-founded tournament , which concluded after seven weeks of competition in the French capital. Ronaldo, captain…
The Esports World Cup concluded in Paris on Sunday, drawing a star-studded crowd including Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, French President Emmanuel Macron, football star Cristiano Ronaldo, and FIFA president Gianni Infantino. The tournament, which spanned seven weeks and concluded in the French capital, was founded by Saudi Arabia and marked one of the largest esports competitions in history, with a prize pool exceeding $75 million.
Ronaldo, who serves as the global ambassador for the Esports World Cup, was present alongside the high-profile guests. The event, which evolved from the Gamers8 festival, was launched in Riyadh in 2024 and moved to Paris due to regional instability. AG.AL claimed the 2026 Club Championship, with French player Gwendal "Gwen" Duparc winning the final Trackmania competition and leading AG.AL to 5,300 points. AG.AL received $7 million for the victory, while second-place Team Falcons collected $5 million.
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