DarkAngel Claims Fatal Fury: CotW Crown at EWC 2026
The Esports World Cup 2026 crowned its first champions during Week 1 action, with Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves and Apex Legends awarding titles on Saturday. Mexican player Luis Guadalupe ‘DarkAngel’ Castillo Gomez secured the Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves championship, representing Natus Vincere. DarkAngel mounted a comeback after nearly being eliminated in the quarter-finals to claim the crown, justifying his organization’s investment and pre-tournament emphasis on his performance.
Apex Legends saw an upset victory as Japanese roster UNLIMIT claimed the Split 1 Playoffs title in a thrilling 10-match finals, defeating the favored competition. Despite not being considered favorites heading into the tournament, UNLIMIT outlasted heavy hitters including Sentinels, Team Vision, Liquid, and Team Falcons. Sentinels came particularly close to victory, nearly clinching the title in Game 7 before UNLIMIT ultimately prevailed in the extended match-point format.
Elsewhere at EWC 2026, Valorant’s championship bracket took shape with an NA Grand Final showdown set between NRG and 100 Thieves scheduled for Sunday. Week 1 of the Esports World Cup 2026 demonstrated competitive depth across multiple titles, with both established powerhouses and underdog teams contending for major honors.