OpTic Gaming crowned champion for the second consecutive time after defeating Team Heretics in the final
By Escore News
Paris – August 10, 2026
The team OpTic Gaming was crowned the champion of the Call of Duty: Black Ops tournament at the 2026 Esports World Cup (EWC 26) held in the French capital, Paris, for the second consecutive time, after clinching the thrilling final match against Team Heretics with a score of (5 - 3).
OpTic Gaming secured the grand final match to retain their title and claim the grand prize of $600,000, awarding their club 1,000 points for the Club Championship race, adding the trophies of FaZe Clan, 100 Thieves, and Team Heretics to their collection of cups and memorabilia from the tournament.
💰 Final Standings, Prize Distribution, and Club Points (Top 8 Clubs):
| Rank | Club / Team | Prize Money | Club Championship Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🥇 1st Place | 🟢 OpTic Gaming | $600,000 | +1,000 |
| 🥈 2nd Place | 🛡️ Team Heretics | $320,000 | +750 |
| 🥉 3rd Place | 🔴 100 Thieves | $210,000 | +500 |
| 🏅 4th Place | 🦅 Team Falcons | $130,000 | +300 |
| 🎖️ 5th Place | 🟣 Cloud9 | $80,000 | +200 |
| 🎖️ 6th Place | ⚡ Fnatic | $80,000 | +200 |
| 🎖️ 7th Place | 🦁 G2 Esports | $40,000 | +100 |
| 🎖️ 8th Place | 🥊 FaZe Clan | $40,000 | +100 |
📊 Knockout Stage Results:
| Stage | Matchup | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 🏆 Final Match | OpTic Gaming vs Team Heretics | 5 - 3 |
| ⚔️ Semifinal 1 | Team Heretics vs Team Falcons | 4 - 0 |
| ⚔️ Semifinal 2 | OpTic Gaming vs 100 Thieves | 4 - 2 |
| 🥉 3rd Place Decider | 100 Thieves vs Team Falcons | 4 - 3 |
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🎖️ Player of the Tournament (MVP):
The star of OpTic Gaming, player Shotzzy, earned the Player of the Tournament (MVP) award for his exceptional performance and decisive victories in the knockout stages and the final, receiving an additional reward of $25,000.
🔗 Note: To view the complete official results, click here.
