EA Sports FC joins the Esports Nations Cup spotlight with elite players competing in a high-stakes international showcase, where every match shapes the competitive identity of the tournament. With pride on the line and no margin for error, players look to set the standard for country/territory-based competition, delivering precision play and tactical mastery while igniting new rivalries on the stage in Riyadh.
128
Competing Players
$600,000
Prize Pool
Tournament Format
The tournament begins with 16 groups of eight players competing in a round robin format, with all matches played as best-of-one. The top 64 players advance from group play into a single-elimination playoff bracket, where every match becomes an elimination test on the ENC stage.
About
EA Sports FC 25 challenges players to compete at the highest level using squads inspired by real-world football, where tactical decision-making separate contenders from champions. Mastery of the game comes from reading opponents, controlling the tempo, and delivering under pressure against the world’s best.
At the Esports Nations Cup, the spotlight turns to the countries & territories that consistently produce elite EA Sports FC players, with Europe and South America setting the pace through deep competitive histories and proven talent pipelines. As these country/territory representatives clash on the ENC stage, established powerhouses face rising challengers, fueling new rivalries across the global field.
Latest News From ENC
2026
Esports Foundation Postpones Inaugural Esports Nations Cup to November 2027
The Esports Foundation (EF) today announced that the inaugural Esports Nations Cup (ENC), originally scheduled to take place in November 2026 in Riyadh, will be postponed to November 2027, following ongoing assessment of the wider regional situation, and after consultation with key stakeholders.
2026
Kameto Joins Esports Nations Cup as Team France Ambassador
Ahead of the Esports Nations Cup 2026, Team France is preparing to take the global stage with the support of a familiar face and its first official national jersey. Kamel "Kameto" Kebir has been named the official ambassador for Team France, bringing his connection with the French esports community to the national team’s journey. Team France’s adidas jersey has also been revealed as the first national design unveiled for ENC 26, representing the identity behind competing under the French flag.
PR
France Unveils First Esports Nations Cup Jersey on the Champs-Élysées
Revealed at the Esports Festival by the Esports World Cup, the jersey designed in collaboration with adidas gives French esports a new symbol to rally behind.
PR
Esports Foundation and adidas Announce Landmark Partnership to Outfit Every Team at the Inaugural Esports Nations Cup
Over 100 countries and territories will wear custom adidas national jerseys at the Esports Nations Cup (ENC), equipping every team competing across 16 of the world’s most popular esports titles. The inaugural four-week event is set to take place starting November 2, 2026 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. National team jerseys will be revealed in the coming weeks. The partnership directly supports the ongoing convergence of esports, culture, entertainment and sports, creating a defining moment for the esports industry and the global sport landscape.