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EWC 2026 VALORANT groups set; group stage starts July 2, playoffs July 9

VALORANT group-stage play at the Esports World Cup begins July 2. Sixteen teams are split into four groups, with the top two from each advancing. Single-elimination playoffs begin July 9. The event has a $2 million prize pool, with $600,000 for the winner.

• 16 teams across four groups
• Group stage starts July 2
• Top two per group advance to single-elimination playoffs on July 9
• $2 million prize pool; $600,000 to the champion