It's a packed schedule today in Paris: The Esports World Cup 2026 VALORANT tournament features two genuine decider matches that will determine entry into the playoff bracket – and with it, a share of the $2 million prize pool.
In Group A, BBL Esports and EDward Gaming will face off, while in Group B, NRG and Karmine Corp will go head-to-head. The French squad of Karmine Corp comes with significant momentum: Just on July 4th, they sensationally knocked Paper Rex out of the tournament with a 2:1 score – who was the top seed from the Pacific region until then. Whether they can continue this run against NRG is the big question of the day.
Overall, a lot is happening at the EWC in Paris right now: Besides VALORANT, Dota 2, Apex Legends, and various fighting games are also underway. In total, up to $75 million in prize money is at stake at the Esports World Cup 2026. But for the VALORANT scene, today is the day of truth – whoever loses is out of the race for the trophy.
Source: eGamersWorld, VLR.gg