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[QUOTE="Queen, post: 86720, member: 27"]
A massive cash pool just turned the Esports Nations Cup 2026 into a global power grab, and countries are scrambling to lock in control before Riyadh lights up.

National team partner push
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[*]The Esports World Cup Foundation opened National Team Partner applications.
[*]Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, hosts ENC in November 2026.
[*]EWCF stacked a 45 million dollar funding pot.
[*]Twenty million goes straight to players and coaches.
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Application surge and shortlist phase
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[*]Update on February 13, 2026, flagged 630 submissions.
[*]Hans Jagnow confirmed entries from 152 countries.
[*]Interviews will grill over 150 shortlisted candidates.
[*]Coalition-style bids bundled clubs, media, and organizers.
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Participation rules and selection model
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[*]The Esports World Cup Foundation stressed that players stay eligible.
[*]Jagnow clarified that selection is not mandatory for entry.
[*]Delegations may lean on a National Team Manager.
[*]Final partner picks drop in March 2026.
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Event format and confirmed titles
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[*]The Esports World Cup Foundation set a biennial structure.
[*]Riyadh locks in as the first host city.
[*]Sixteen games stretch across four weeks.
[*]EA, Chess.com, KRAFTON Inc., and Ubisoft shaped formats.
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