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Black Ops 7 Esports World Cup 2026 — Paris event with $1.8M prize; FaZe favored

The Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Esports World Cup 2026 will be held in August in Paris as the final major event of the game's competitive season. Teams from the Call of Duty League, Challengers, and a Last Chance Qualifier will compete for the last BO7-era world title and shares of a $1.8 million prize pool. FaZe Clan enters as favorites after winning the 2026 CDL Championship, while defending champions OpTic Gaming (OpTic Texas) seek redemption after being denied a three-peat at CoD Champs.

• Event runs in August 2026 in Paris, France.
• Tournament features teams from the Call of Duty League, Challengers circuit, plus a Last Chance Qualifier.
• The tournament offers a $1.8 million prize pool and will award the final Black Ops 7 (BO7) era world title.
• FaZe Clan (FaZe Vegas) are title favorites after the 2026 CDL Championship; OpTic Gaming (OpTic Texas) enter as defending Esports World Cup champions aiming to rebound from a failed three-peat at CoD Champs.