After a historic appearance from Derbeha and Fawaz: Brazil break Spanish dominance to claim the Kings League World Cup title
Brazilian team G3X won the 2026 Kings League World Cup in Milan, marking the first time a non-Spanish team has claimed the title. The tournament also highlighted the growing competitive presence of Middle Eastern teams led by regional content creators.
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After a historic appearance by Derbiha and Fawaz: Brazil break the Spanish dominance and are crowned Kings League World Cup champions A striking Arab presence
The 2026 Kings League Club World Cup drew to a close in Milan after a week brimming with excitement. A notable Arab presence ran through it, with representatives of the Middle East and North Africa region taking part, before Brazilian side G3X claimed the world title for the first time for Brazil. They became the first team from outside Spain to be crowned champions of the tournament.
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