Saudi arabia's team falcons was crowned rocket league champion at the esports world cup 2026 (ewc26) after sweeping spacestation gaming 4-0 in the grand final in paris. : in the grand final in Paris.
According to Saudi Press Agency, the victory marks Team Falcons' first Rocket League title, capping an impressive playoff run. The Saudi side defeated Twisted Minds in the quarterfinals before sweeping Karmine Corp 4-0 in the semifinals. They carried that momentum into the final, where they won four straight games.
The title-winning lineup featured Samy 'dralii' Hajji and twin brothers Yazid 'Kiileerrz' Bakhashwin and Saleh 'Rw9' Bakhashwin.
The triumph also saw dralii make esports history as the first player to win three Esports World Cup titles with three different rosters. Rw9 claimed the tournament's MVP award following a standout performance throughout the competition.
Team Falcons took home $400,000 in prize money and 1,000 Club Championship points, taking their tally to 4,400 points and extending their lead at the top of the standings.