Pakistan, Jan. 21 -- The Esports World Cup Foundation has announced a record-breaking prize pool of $75 million for the 2026 edition of the tournament, making it the richest esports competition in history. The event is scheduled to take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from July 6 to August 23.

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The tournament is expected to attract over 2,000 professional gamers representing 200 clubs from more than 100 countries. Competitors will face off across 25 tournaments featuring 24 different games over a seven-week period. This multi-game format distinguishes the Esports World Cup from other events, which typically award winners in individual titles.

Ralf Reichert, CEO of the Esp...