Faker 'competes' in a fashion showdown with Ronaldo.

Football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo recently appeared alongside eSports legend Faker in a promotional video for the 2026 Esports World Cup, an event boasting a record-breaking prize pool of $75 million.

Ronaldo , Faker, and a host of other big names in the eSports world appear in the promotional video for the EWC 2026 tournament. Photo: EWC .

Not only shining on the football field, Ronaldo continues to assert his influence in the world of esports. Recently, the organizers of the Esports World Cup (EWC) 2026 released the official trailer titled "Greatness Recognizes Greatness." This short video immediately caused a media sensation as it brought together top superstars from both traditional sports and esports.

In this promotional material, fans witnessed a special photoshoot between football legend Cristiano Ronaldo and League of Legends icon Faker.

Besides these two big names, the trailer also features many other outstanding stars such as Zywoo (CS2), Magnus Carlsen (Chess), KarlTzy (MLBB), and YiNuo (Honor of Kings). This combination created an impressive media buzz ahead of the tournament.

Cristiano Ronaldo continues his role as Global Brand Ambassador for the Esports World Cup 2026. Photo: EWC.

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Alongside the arrival of international icons, Vietnamese esports also marked a historic milestone at EWC 2026 with outstanding representatives in both individual and team events.

In the individual competition, Grandmaster Le Quang Liem has officially secured his spot in the e-Chess event. Vietnam's number one player earned his place after a strong performance in the DreamHack Atlanta qualifying round in the USA. Notably, Le Quang Liem has decided to join Team Flash in preparation for the tournament in Paris.

The inclusion of chess in the official competition system with a $1.5 million prize fund opens a new chapter for this intellectual sport in the digital age. Fans are eagerly anticipating the online showdown between him and world champion Magnus Carlsen.

In the team events, Vietnamese fans will witness the participation of two top representatives in League of Legends: GAM Esports and Team Secret Whales. After overcoming challenging regional qualifiers, both teams have successfully earned their place among the 16 strongest clubs in the world gathering in Paris.

The Esports World Cup 2026 is the tournament system with the largest total prize pool in the history of esports, reaching a record-breaking $75 million (equivalent to over 1.9 trillion VND ).

The event is scheduled to take place from July 6th to August 23rd, expanding to include up to 25 different competitive games. The games being contested include familiar titles such as League of Legends, Valorant, Teamfight Tactics, PUBG, Dota 2, Apex Legends, and Counter-Strike.

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