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Esports World Cup crowns champions in Riyadh with record $70M prize pool

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Esports World Cup crowns champions in Riyadh with record $70M prize pool
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Riyadh became a global gaming hub as the Esports World Cup brought together 2,000 players, 200 clubs, and millions of fans.

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The Esports World Cup has transformed Riyadh into a global gaming capital, uniting 2,000 players, 200 clubs, and millions of fans. Over seven weeks, competitors battled across 24 games for a record-breaking prize pool. Team Falcons were crowned Club Champions, while stars like China’s Xiaohai used their skills to take home hundreds of thousands of euros in winnings. 750 million viewers turned in worldwide, and the event is reshaping Saudi Arabia’s global image and building momentum toward the 2027 Olympic Esports Games, highlighting innovation, inclusivity, and the future of competitive gaming.

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