EWCF will invest $20m through the ENC Development Fund to support national teams and long-term pathways. The Esports World Cup Foundation has revealed that the Esports Nations Cup 2026 is backed by a three-part funding commitment totalling $45 million. Moreover, the EWCF will allocate $20m from the ENC Development Fund to support national teams through logistics, operations, marketing, and long-term pathway development. Continuous growthThe ENC introduces a national-team format to global esports, allowing players to represent their countries alongside the existing club-based Esports World Cup. “National teams bring a powerful new layer to esports, one that is accessible, intuitive, and rooted in identity and pride,” said Esports World Cup Foundation CEO Ralf Reichert.