<p>Paris, France: The world's largest video game tournament will be held in Paris this summer instead of Saudi Arabia, partly due to disruptions caused by the Middle East war, organisers said.</p> <p>The 2026 edition of the Esports World Cup -- to be held from July 6 to August 23 -- will see players compete in 24 titles for a prize pool exceeding $75 million.</p> <p>Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund supports the event, which was created in 2024.</p> <p>The first two annual editions we