EWC 2026 CS2 PRIZE POOL HITS $2M! 💰

Major news has dropped regarding the Esports World Cup (EWC) 2026 and the highly anticipated LoL Worlds 2025 tournament!

The EWC Foundation has announced a massive expansion for its Counter-Strike 2 tournament, increasing the prize pool to $2 million (up from $1.25M in 2025)! The competition will be extended to 11 days and feature 32 teams, a significant jump from the 16 that competed in 2025. This expansion comes as the EWC, backed by the Saudi Arabian government, continues to face controversy over human rights issues.

Meanwhile, T1 top laner Choi "Doran" Hyeon-joon is expressing strong confidence in his team ahead of their LoL Worlds 2025 opening match against Invictus Gaming (IG). Doran, who replaced Zeus in November 2024, has faced scrutiny but is receiving high praise from teammates like Oner for successfully integrating into the prestigious team.

💰 Esports World Cup 2026: CS2 Tournament Details
The EWC Foundation has confirmed significant structural changes and a prize pool boost for the Counter-Strike 2 event in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Massive Prize Pool Increase: The CS2 prize pool has been raised by $750,000, reaching a total of $2 million for the 2026 edition.

Expanded Format:

Duration: The tournament will run for 11 days (August 12th to 23rd, 2026), doubling the total gameplay hours from 2025.

Teams: The total number of participating teams has doubled to 32 (28 invited via VRS standings, 4 from open qualifiers).

Structure: The format includes a five-day Group Stage (four groups of eight, double-elimination) leading to a six-day Playoffs (Top 16, BO3 matches, BO5 Grand Final).

Controversy: The event’s return is expected to again draw criticism due to its association with the Saudi Arabian government and the country’s controversial social policies and human rights record.

2025 Champion: The inaugural EWC 2025 CS2 tournament was won by The MongolZ.

⚔️ T1 Doran Previews LoL Worlds 2025 Matchup
T1's top laner is preparing for the World Championship after a challenging but ultimately successful season.

Opening Match: T1 will face Invictus Gaming (IG) in their opening match at LoL Worlds 2025.

Doran's Role: Choi "Doran" Hyeon-joon joined T1 in November 2024, replacing the outgoing Choi "Zeus" Woo-je. Despite facing "constant criticism and skepticism," Doran has blended well into the team.

Team Confidence: Doran expressed strong confidence in the team's ability to advance to the Swiss Stage, stating, "I believe that with one more win, our confidence and performance will only continue to grow."

Teammate Recognition: Doran's preparation follows a comment by teammate Oner, who publicly referred to Doran as the teammate who "deserved the most recognition" for his performance and effort since joining the prestigious organization.

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