Kuaishou Gaming Win Honor of Kings World Cup After Seven-Game Thriller

Kuaishou Gaming have claimed the Honor of Kings World Cup at the Esports World Cup 2026 after defeating defending champions AG.AL 4-3 in a dramatic grand final in Paris. The victory gave Kuaishou Gaming their first Esports World Cup title in the competition.

Kuaishou Gaming had reached the final without losing a game during the tournament, but faced their toughest challenge against compatriots AG.AL, who were seeking to defend their title.

The final remained closely contested throughout. Kuaishou Gaming won the opening game before the teams traded victories. AG.AL eventually moved ahead by winning two consecutive games and took match point at 3-2.

With the championship within reach, AG.AL looked set to close out the series in game six. Kuaishou Gaming responded strongly, however, securing the sixth game to level the contest and force a decisive seventh match.

The final game began evenly before Kuaishou Gaming gained control following a major team fight. They maintained their advantage and completed the series to secure the championship, leaving the defending champions unable to respond.

The result also denied Xu “YiNuo” Bicheng the opportunity to become a three-time Esports World Cup champion. YiNuo had previously won the title with AG.AL in 2025 and with the KPL Dream Team the year before.

Kuaishou Gaming player He “JuHao” Weijia said the victory was especially meaningful after the team’s difficult periods competing in China’s KPL.

He said the championship had restored the team’s confidence and praised its players and coaching staff following the victory.

Zhang “LiuLang” Heng said the team had produced a stronger performance on the international stage than in previous KPL meetings and had regained belief in themselves, their teammates and their families.

JuHao was also named the tournament’s Sony MVP and received an additional $25,000 award. Kuaishou Gaming earned $600,000 for winning the championship, while AG.AL received $360,000 and 750 Club Championship points.

The tournament carried a total prize pool of $3 million and featured 21 teams.

Earlier in the day, Malaysia’s Geekay Esports secured third place after defeating ROC Esports 3-0 in the third-place playoff. Geekay earned $280,000 and 500 Club Championship points.

Kuaishou Gaming’s victory marks a change at the top of the Honor of Kings World Cup and ends AG.AL’s reign as champions, with the Chinese side emerging as the latest major force in the international competition.