Spirit beat FUT 3-1 to win Esports World Cup
HLTV reports that Spirit successfully secured the Esports World Cup title after defeating FUT in the grand final. The best-of-five series was tightly contested on the opening maps before Spirit established control to win 3-1.
What happened
HLTV reports that Spirit have emerged as the champions of the Esports World Cup following a 3-1 victory over FUT in the grand final. The match marked the first meeting between the two organizations in the tournament.
The series was defined by intense competition throughout the initial maps, which remained closely contested until the final stages. After a back-and-forth struggle, Spirit managed to pull away from their opponents on Nuke to seal the championship victory.
Fans looking for the full original report and detailed analysis can find more information at HLTV.
Recent context
On 2026-08-23, Live updates from Esports World Cup grand final covered the best-of-five championship series in Paris. On 2026-08-22, EWC Playoffs Day Four Recap: FUT outlast FURIA and Spirit best Legacy to set up grand final detailed how both teams secured their spots in the final to compete for a prize pool approaching $1 million. Also on 2026-08-22, Spirit outclass Legacy to make EWC grand final confirmed Spirit's path to the deciding series. On 2026-08-21, EWC playoffs day three as it happened noted that the tournament bracket saw several significant upsets as teams fought for semi-final placement.
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