The RLCS 2026 World Championship at the Dickies Arena in Fort Worth is now history, and it has inscribed a new name into the Rocket League annals: Team Falcons. The Saudi Arabian organization clinched the 3v3 Grand Final on September 20, 2026, with a dominant 4-0 victory over Spacestation Gaming, thereby becoming the first team from the MENA region (Middle East/North Africa) to win the coveted Rocket League World Champion title.
How Did the Grand Final Between Team Falcons and Spacestation Gaming Unfold?
From September 15 to 20, 2026, the world's best Rocket League teams battled for the RLCS 2026 World Championship title in Fort Worth, Texas. On the final day, the trio of Samy „dralii“ Hajji alongside twins Yazid „Kiileerrz“ Bakhashwin and Saleh „Rw9“ Bakhashwin overcame Spacestation Gaming, giving the North American team no chance in the best-of series: The final score was a decisive 4-0. For Team Falcons, this marks the first 3v3 World Championship title in the club's Rocket League history, accompanied by $400,000 in prize money and 1,000 points for the Club Championship.
Alongside the main event, individual titles were also awarded in Fort Worth. In the 1v1 competition, „Nass“ claimed the crown, while in the inaugural 2v2 mode, the duo Tristan „Atow.“ Soyez and Alexis „zen“ Bernier triumphed. Interestingly, in the 2v2 Grand Final, they defeated none other than the Falcons duo Rw9 and Kiileerrz in what multiple observers reported to be an exceptionally close final. This made Zen the first player ever to win both a 3v3 and a 2v2 World Championship title, having previously secured the 3v3 title with Team Vitality in 2022/23.
Why Is Team Falcons' Victory Historic?
For years, Rocket League has been a discipline dominated by North American and European organizations vying for World Championship titles. The fact that Team Falcons, an organization from the MENA region, now stands atop the podium for the first time, is therefore more than just another trophy in the cabinet. Operating out of Saudi Arabia, the organization has evolved into one of the most ambitious esports brands globally across various titles in recent years, consistently investing in top rosters for diverse games. For captain dralii, this success is also a personal milestone: He is now the first player to win a title at the Esports World Cup with three different lineups, and with this World Championship title, he solidifies his reputation as one of the most consistent Rocket League professionals of the present day.
This victory aligns with a larger trend: for several years, organizations from the Middle East have been increasingly investing in global esports, from Grand Slam tournaments to the Esports World Cup in Riyadh. The fact that this commitment is now, for the first time, being rewarded with a World Championship title in Rocket League, is likely to further boost the scene in the region and demonstrates that these organizations are no longer just sponsors, but genuine title contenders.
For those who wish to relive the decisive plays of the final, the official summary from the Rocket League Esports channel can be found here:
Source: Sheep Esports
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