The Esports World Cup 2026 in Riyadh has concluded – and the big weekend packed quite a punch once again. A highlight from a German and European perspective: Team Spirit secured the Grand Final victory in the Counter-Strike 2 tournament, while in the Trackmania competition, a less expected team, AG.AL, stood at the very top.
How Did Team Spirit Win the CS2 Final?
In the Grand Final, Team Spirit defeated FUT Esports 3:1, securing not only the trophy but also $600,000 in prize money and 1,000 points for the Club Championship standings. For the organization, it marks the latest success in an already strong season – at the same time, the organization's Dota 2 team also made headlines, rounding off a remarkable weekend for Team Spirit across multiple titles.
Who is AG.AL and How Did They Clinch the Trackmania Title?
Meanwhile, AG.AL provided the bigger surprise of the weekend: The organization claimed its first major Trackmania trophy at the Esports World Cup, joining the growing list of teams that are making waves outside of the biggest shooter and MOBA titles. While Trackmania isn't among the most far-reaching esports disciplines, it has built a loyal fanbase in recent years thanks to its low barrier to entry and active speedrun community.
Why Is It Worth Looking at the Smaller EWC Disciplines?
From our perspective, AG.AL's success in Trackmania particularly shows why it's worth looking beyond the usual suspects like CS2, Dota 2, or Valorant: The Esports World Cup has deliberately positioned itself in recent years as a multi-game tournament that also offers a big stage to niche titles. For smaller organizations like AG.AL, such a title can mean an enormous boost in visibility – similar to what has been observed in the past with surprise winners in other peripheral disciplines of the tournament.
Source: Esports News UK
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