The Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves (CotW) tournament is one of the most exciting additions to the 2026 Esports World Cup (EWC26), marking the strong return of the legendary fighting game series from SNK to the global competitive arena from the heart of Riyadh.
$1,000,000Esports World Cup Foundation ESL FACEIT GroupFormat
First Phase
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Format: 4 groups of 8 players, with each group playing a double-elimination bracket (GSL-Style).
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Match Rules: All matches are First-to-3 (Ft3 / Bo5).
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Advancement:
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Top 4 players per group advance to the Second Phase.
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Remaining players are eliminated.
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Second Phase
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Format: 2 groups of 8 players, with each group playing a double-elimination bracket (GSL-Style).
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Match Rules: All matches are First-to-3 (Ft3 / Bo5).
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Advancement:
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Top 4 players per group advance to the Third Phase (Playoffs).
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Remaining players are eliminated.
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Third Phase (Playoffs)
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Format: Single-elimination bracket.
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Match Rules: All matches are First-to-3 (Ft3) up until a certain point, with the final stages being First-to-5 (Ft5 / Bo9).