The road to the EA SPORTS FC™ 26 Esports Nations Cup (ENC) Finals is officially set
For a detailed breakdown of the ranking methodology, including contributing competitions, the points system, and the eligibility period, please check HERE.
The road to the EA SPORTS FC™ 26 Esports Nations Cup (ENC) Finals is officially set, with players from eligible countries and territories around the world preparing to compete for a place on one of the biggest international stages in FC esports.
A total of 128 players will participate in the ENC Finals. Of these, 56 qualification spots will be awarded through the Regional Qualifiers, while the remaining places will be filled through direct invitations and other qualification pathways.
Players will compete through the FC Pro Live Events mode in EA SPORTS FC™ 26. Over a 5-day open ladder, matches will be available 24 hours a day, with players matched against opponents with similar Skill Ratings.
At the end of the ladder, competitors with the highest Peak Skill Rating in each region will advance to the Playoff Stage.
Following the playoffs, the top players from each region will secure qualification for the EA SPORTS FC™ 26 Esports Nations Cup Finals.
Maximum of two players from the same country or territory may qualify for the Finals, including players who have already received direct invitations.
| Region | Qualification Slots |
|---|---|
| Europe East | 14 |
| Europe West | 8 |
| Africa | 6 |
| LATAM North | 6 |
| LATAM South | 6 |
| Asia North | 4 |
| Asia South | 4 |
| Middle East | 4 |
| North America | 2 |
| Oceania | 2 |
Africa has been allocated 6 qualification slots, making it one of the best represented regions in the competition.
The continent receives the same number of qualification places as LATAM North and LATAM South, while earning more spots than North America and Oceania.
African players will compete according to the following schedule:
3 spots are up for grabs for players looking to compete and earn the chance to represent Tunisia 🇹🇳 at the highest level.
Places are limited. The qualifiers will begin on 15 August 2026, and registration will close once all available slots are filled.
Register now: FACEIT Special Qualifier Registration
The qualification campaign officially begins on July 29, 2026 . Players are encouraged to review the official rules, eligibility requirements, and registration process before the competition begins.
At the conclusion of the playoffs, the Top 6 African players will qualify for the ENC Finals, provided the country representation rules are respected.
Countries with a directly invited player may qualify one additional player, while countries without invited players may qualify up to two competitors.
The Finals will feature 128 players.
The tournament begins with 16 groups of 8 players competing in a Best-of-One Round Robin format.
The Top 4 players from each group advance to the 64-player Single-Elimination Playoffs, where every match becomes a knockout battle for the championship.
The qualification campaign officially begins on July 29, 2026. Players are encouraged to review the official rules, eligibility requirements, and registration process before the competition begins.
For a detailed breakdown of the ranking methodology, including contributing competitions, the points system, and the eligibility period, please check HERE.
