Esports World Cup Renews Cristiano Ronaldo & Magnus Carlsen as Global Brands Ambassadors

With Ronaldo, Carlsen as its face, Esports World Cup returns for 3rd edition

Ronaldo and Carlsen's return as Global Ambassadors highlights the EWC's growing role at the intersection of traditional sport, esports, and global culture.

Esports World Cup renews Cristiano Ronaldo & Magnus Carlsen as global brands ambassadors

The Esports World Cup Foundation has renewed the mandates of Cristiano Ronaldo and Magnus Carlsen as global ambassadors for the 2026 Esports World Cup. The announcement coincides with the opening of the 2026 tournament in Paris on July 8, where more than 2,000 players representing 200 esports clubs from over 100 countries will compete across 25 tournaments in 24 game titles for a total prize pool of $75 million. Ronaldo and Carlsen will continue…