<p>The Esports World Cup is now in its third year and it's rapidly going from strength to strength. 25 tournaments are being held in Paris this summer for a record-breaking prize pool worth over 75 million dollars. CNN Creator Matias Grez reports from the French capital.</p>
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2026 Esports World Cup begins in Paris

The Esports World Cup is now in its third year and it's rapidly going from strength to strength. 25 tournaments are being held in Paris this summer for a record-breaking prize pool worth over 75 million dollars. CNN Creator Matias Grez reports from the French capital.

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<p>The Esports World Cup is now in its third year and it's rapidly going from strength to strength. 25 tournaments are being held in Paris this summer for a record-breaking prize pool worth over 75 million dollars. CNN Creator Matias Grez reports from the French capital.</p>
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