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EWC 2026 kicks off on July 2 in Riyadh, and the esports world is holding its breath. League of Legends and Valorant both take center stage at the Esports World Cup, bringing the best teams on the planet under one roof for the biggest event of the summer.
The Esports World Cup 2026 is more than a tournament, it's the grand finale of the international esports calendar. Top organizations from around the globe descend on Riyadh for a month of elite competition across dozens of titles, with LoL and Valorant as two of the most anticipated matchups.
EWC features a group stage followed by playoffs for both games. Every result matters for the overall club championship standings, adding extra stakes to every match. Riyadh or nothing.
LYON and Team Liquid earned their spots in Riyadh via the EWC 2026 LoL NA Qualifier, representing North America at the international level. Both teams showed they can compete under pressure, but the dominant force heading in is T1.
T1 came out of MSI Play-In as the most convincing team in the world right now. Their macro is clean, their teamfight is lethal, and Faker is Faker. The Korean squad is the heavy favorite and they know it.
LoL at EWC 2026 starts July 2 in Riyadh. Teams compete through a group stage before the bracket locks in, giving every squad a chance to find their footing before the do-or-die rounds begin.
T1. They're the most consistent international team of 2026 and their form is peaking at exactly the right time. If anyone upsets them, look at LPL teams with a prepared counter-meta coming in hot.
The EWC 2026 Valorant groups are set, and the bracket is stacked. Sentinels arrive in Riyadh as one of the most dangerous teams in the field after their dominant Americas qualifier run.
Leviatán, the Masters London champions 💪, come in with the biggest trophy of the season already on their shelf. They proved in London they can beat anyone. EWC is the next mountain.
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Patch 13.00 brought meaningful buffs to the kind of disciplined, defensive setups that teams like Sentinels run perfectly. The current meta is playing right into their hands, and if nothing shifts before July 2, they're entering EWC in the best possible position.
For competitive players on Amber.gg: the meta filters down fast 📉. The agents dominating EWC this year will shape the ranked meta within days. Keep an eye on what the top teams draft.
Sentinels and Leviatán share co-favorite status. Sentinels have the momentum and a patch that suits them. Leviatán have the hardware and the experience to adapt. Don't count out strong EMEA and Pacific teams who consistently punch above expectations at international events.
For more context on the Americas side of the bracket, read the EWC 2026 Valorant Americas qualifier recap.
EWC 2026 runs from July 2 through August in Riyadh. Stream live on official Riot and EWC channels, and follow the results across LoL and Valorant as they happen.
Whether you're rooting for T1 to dominate or watching Leviatán defend their crown, this is the must-watch event of the summer. And if you want to put your own skills on the line, compete in Amber.gg's LoL ladders while the pros battle it out in Riyadh.
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