A day before the official kickoff of the Esports World Cup 2026, Paris is already buzzing with action. At the Last Chance Qualifier for Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves, the last hopefuls are battling for four remaining spots in the main tournament — and for many, this is their final chance at a share of the million-dollar prize pool.
Nearly 90 players are competing against each other in a double-elimination format, with $50,000 USD on the line directly in the qualifier. Whoever makes it into the Top 4 secures a spot in the main event, which takes place from July 7th to 10th in Paris and boasts a million-dollar prize pool in this discipline alone.
The EWC 2026 itself is a colossal event: Spread across seven weeks, 25 tournaments in 24 different games will take place, with a total prize pool of $75 million USD up for grabs. Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves is thus just the beginning of an entire summer season for fighting game fans, shooter nerds, and strategists alike.
For the community, the qualifier in Paris is already a strong barometer for who's starting the new season in top form. We'll keep an eye on the tournament and will report back as soon as the four tickets have been awarded.
Source: Esports World Cup (Official)