The EA FC 26 event is one of the highlights of the Esports World Cup, where the world’s best EA SPORTS FC players compete for the trophy as well as the lion’s share of the prize pool. The competition is set to run from July 22 to July 26, 2026, featuring 36 of the top players battling for a share of the million-dollar prize pool over the coming 5 days.
EA FC 26 Esports World Cup 2026 Schedule
The event follows a two-stage format:
- July 22: League Stage
- July 23: League Stage
- July 24: League Stage
- July 25: Knockout Stage
- July 26: Knockout Stage – Finals
Teams
With several qualification pathways, these are the teams that have made it to the stage:
| Player | Team / Qualification Route |
|---|---|
| PHzin | Ajax Esports — FC Pro Open winner |
| Vejrgang | RBLZ Gaming — FC Pro Open runner-up |
| Levi de Weerd | Team Gullit — FC Pro Open |
| Emre Yilmaz | Team Gullit — FC Pro Open |
| Maxkoelemaij | Ajax Esports — KPN eDivisie |
| ManuBachoore | PSV Eindhoven — KPN eDivisie |
| Tekkz | Manchester City Esports — ePremier League |
| Bonanno | Manchester City Esports — ePremier League |
| JAFONSO | New England Revolution — eMLS |
| K1John | Inter Miami CF — eMLS |
| NathanSR22 | FURIA Esports — CONMEBOL eLibertadores |
| Guibarros | Netshoes Miners — CONMEBOL eLibertadores |
| AbuMakkah | Al-Fateh SC — Esports Saudi Pro League |
| HHezers | AC Monza Esports — eSerie A |
| Virgil | Fiorentina eSports — eSerie A |
| Jonny | SC Paderborn 07 — Virtual Bundesliga |
| LevyFinn | RBLZ Gaming — Virtual Bundesliga |
| Mark11 | FUTWIZ Melbourne City — E-League |
Tournament Format
The tournament kicks off with the League, where all 36 players compete across six matches. Only the top 24 advance to the Knockout Stage, and only the top eight earn a direct place in the Round of 16. With the top 8 through to the playoffs, the remaining players will fight it out in another round before heading to the playoffs.
EA FC 26 Esports World Cup 2026 Prize Pool
The EA FC 26 Esports World Cup 2026 boasts a massive $1,045,000 prize pool, with the biggest chunk going to top placements:
| Placement | Prize Money |
|---|---|
| 1st Place | $250,000 |
| 2nd Place | $150,000 |
| 3rd Place | $75,000 |
| 4th Place | $70,000 |
| 5th–8th Place | $40,000 each |
Where to Watch EA FC 26 Esports World Cup 2026
All the matches will be streamed via the official EA SPORTS FC YouTube, Twitch, and Esports World Cup channels, with highlights shared across their official social media channels. Make sure to tune in at the right time to catch all the action live.
The best players of EA FC 2026 will be there at the Esports World Cup 2026, which promises us elite competition, world-class matches, and intense moments. With a million dollars on the line, this tournament is all set to be one of the most competitive ones that we have come across throughout the year.
