Today marks the grand finale in Paris: At the Esports World Cup 2026, 100 Thieves and reigning champions NRG will face off in the Valorant Grand Final. The best-of-five match will take place starting at 9:45 AM local Paris time (3:45 PM CEST) at the Paris Expo Porte de Versailles. On site, a hefty total prize pool of $2 million USD is up for grabs, with the winner alone taking home $600,000 and the runner-up still securing $340,000.
100 Thieves fought hard to earn their spot in the final: In the semifinals against Nongshim RedForce, the team narrowly secured a 2-1 victory. For the organization, this marks their first best-of-five series outside of a pure qualifier since the 2024 Americas Stage 1 Final – a true milestone for the team.
NRG enters the match as the reigning world champions and clear favorites. What makes it spicy: In all four previous encounters of 2026, NRG has maintained the upper hand against 100 Thieves. For 100 Thieves, this final is also a chance for revenge – and it's happening in the most important match of the season.
Both teams hail from the North American Americas region, making the final an all-Americas showdown. This is likely to add extra excitement for the community, as two teams from the same league clash in a global tournament. The question of who will take home the title and the lion's share of the prize money will be decided today.
Source: VLR.gg, Dot Esports
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