Esports World Cup Week 6 Recap: Magnificent Magnus, FaZe Dynasty Grows, and dralii’s EWC Threepeat
The Esports World Cup 2026 Week 6 concluded with dominant performances across multiple competitive titles. Tournaments were decided in Rocket League, Rainbow Six Siege, PUBG Mobile, and Chess, while Counter-Strike 2 completed its group stage competition.
Magnus Carlsen reinforced his status as the premier chess esports competitor by completing an undefeated run at EWC 2026, successfully defending his EWC 2025 championship title. The chess competition utilized a rapid time control of 10 minutes per player with no increment, creating a competitive environment that demands both quick decision-making and tactical accuracy. This represents the second iteration of Chess as an esports discipline at the Esports World Cup. Despite experiencing some uncharacteristic defeats earlier in 2026 during classical chess competitions, Carlsen delivered a flawless performance at the EWC.
The week’s action extended across multiple competitive scenes, with significant tournaments in Rocket League, Rainbow Six Siege, and PUBG Mobile. Counter-Strike 2, one of the EWC’s flagship titles, completed its group stage phase with playoffs set to follow.