PARIS: AG.AL was crowned the Esports World Cup 2026 Club champion and collected the tournament’s $7 million grand prize on Sunday, with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and French President Emmanuel Macron attending the closing ceremony in Paris.
Macron presented the trophy to AG.AL after the club finished first in the overall standings with 5,300 points, according to a press release issued by the organizers of the Esports World Cup.
The Saudi crown prince, who is also prime minister, attended the ceremony alongside the French president as the competition concluded its first edition outside Saudi Arabia.
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (R), French President Emmanuel Macron and
FIFA President Gianni Infantino (L) attend the closing ceremony of the Esports World Cup at the Grand Palais in Paris, France, on August 23, 2026. (Pool via Reuters)
