Yet another exciting weekend of esports competition has concluded, with several tournaments crowning their champions.
OpTic Gaming emerged victorious in the final Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 event of the year, M. Zubair from All Gamers dominated Tekken 8, and Karmine Corp continued their dominance in the LEC Summer split.
As the 2026 Esports World Cup (EWC) enters week six and domestic leagues near the end of their regular seasons, here are the key highlights from another action-packed esports weekend.
CoD BO7: OpTic Gaming Reigns Supreme at EWC 2026
After falling short at the CDL Championship, OpTic Gaming had a point to prove at the Black Ops 7 event. Despite being priced at 2/1, they defied the odds and clinched the EWC 2025 title once again.
OpTic’s Impressive Run
OpTic Gaming breezed through Group B with ease, led by Shotzzy’s outstanding gameplay. They swept FaZe Clan in the upper bracket final and overcame a tough challenge from 100 Thieves to reach the grand final.
SHOTZZY CALLS GAME pic.twitter.com/UShjLUSzUn
— OpTic Scump (@scump) August 8, 2026
OpTic’s Back-to-Back EWC Titles
OpTic Gaming made history by reaching every grand final of the season and securing another EWC title. They defeated Team Heretics in a thrilling final match, with Huke’s stellar performance sealing the victory.
BACK-TO-BACK, @OpTic WIN IT ALL AGAIN
COD BO7 AT EWC26 CHAMPIONS 🏆 pic.twitter.com/V7GqfjJz6Y
— EWC Extra (@EWC_Extra) August 9, 2026
Tekken 8: M. Zubair’s Miraculous Journey at EWC 2026
M. Zubair, a standout talent from Pakistan, showcased his skills at EWC. From the last chance qualifier to defeating top players like Arslan Ash, Zubair’s path to the grand final was nothing short of remarkable.
M. Zubair’s Grand Final Triumph
In the grand final, M. Zubair dominated his opponent, LowHigh, with a flawless 5–0 sweep. This incredible run earned him not only the $250,000 first prize but also the prestigious Jafonso Award.
LoL: Karmine Corp’s Continued Success in LEC
Karmine Corp maintained their lead in the LEC Summer standings with impressive wins over NAVI, Team Heretics, and Fnatic. Their unbeaten streak in the split solidifies their position as the team to beat.