Kuaishou Gaming just did what most esports organizations can only dream of: win a world championship in their very first appearance at the tournament. KSG defeated AG Super Play 4-3 in the Honor of Kings World Cup grand final on August 8, completing a Cinderella run through the Esports World Cup 2026 in Paris.
The victory netted KSG $600,000 from the tournament’s $3 million prize pool, a tidy return for an organization that was only founded in February 2021.
A grand final for the history books
The matchup pitted polar opposites against each other. AG Super Play entered as the reigning champions, having claimed the 2025 title along with multiple domestic championships in China’s King Pro League. KSG entered as first-time participants on the world stage.
Their playoff run was borderline disrespectful. They swept Virtus.pro 4-0. They swept Geekay Esports 4-0. The grand final was not another sweep. AG Super Play proved exactly why they came in as defending champions, pushing the series to a full seven games. KSG simply found one more gear when it mattered most.
