TenZ returns to esports with Team Canada at the Nations Cup later this year

Tyson “TenZ” Ngo is coming back. The Canadian Valorant icon, who stepped away from professional competition in late 2024, will represent Team Canada at the Esports Nations Cup 2026 in Riyadh this November.

The ENC, organized by the Esports World Cup Foundation, runs from November 8 to 15 at Riyadh’s STC Esports Arena. The Valorant segment alone carries a $1.5 million prize pool. Canada received a direct invite to the tournament, skipping qualifiers entirely.

The roster and what it means

TenZ won’t be going it alone. Team Canada’s lineup includes mada, eeiu, Marved, JonahP, koalanoob, and Zander, with Dakota “Stunner” MacLeod serving as head coach.

Rumors about TenZ’s inclusion started circulating around April and May of this year, with multiple insiders corroborating the story before the official roster reveal confirmed it.