1

Spark

S8UL

The best Indian player in the game, representing the industry’s top Indian organization. The stars have aligned for Spark in 2026 with the announcement of EWC’s regional qualifiers format, and he’s certainly making the most of it. The arrival of S8UL to Trackmania has brought a fresh new audience to the game who are ready to cheer for their national hero as he takes on the best in the world in Paris. This in itself could be classed as success for Spark, who has always dreamed of playing professionally. However, with nothing to lose and so much to potentially gain, there is no doubt he will arrive at his first ever LAN event fully prepared and looking to cause some upsets.

2

Soulja

Orgless

Inactive since Alliance exited the scene in 2023 at the peak of his career, it seems Soulja has some unfinished business with Trackmania. His return to competition has been impressive to say the least. In May, he qualified straight to the EWC finals following his Elite Cup win on Canada, which saw his compatriot Scrapie drop out of contention. The ex-retiree, who has skipped all other major events this year, is a dark horse for a top placing at EWC. In which case, he could gatekeep some all-important final points for those chasing a place in the Club Championship rankings. It remains to be seen how he will perform in his first LAN appearance for almost three years.

3

L1ngo

GodLike

Being Canadian and playing Trackmania brings with it some natural intrigue. L1ngo is a young and very talented driver who battled his way through some stiff competition in the NA qualifiers to reach this stage. He is one of two players representing the Indian organization GodLike, newly added to the EWC Club Partner Program for 2026. To date, much of his LAN experience involves finishing second to the 7x World Champion Carl Jr in regional events. He is largely known for his versatility and excellent fast-learning skills. The Esports World Cup is an opportunity for L1ngo to show his worth against a strong field made up of the world’s best competitive players. He will arrive full of ambition knowing he has the potential to deliver an impressive result for his team and the North American region.

4

Massa

BIG Clan

One of the most experienced players on our list, Massa has been driving under the BIG banner since 2018. Much of his qualifying phase was spent wrapped up in a tight battle with his teammate Granady for the automatic German spot at ENC. He was one of the most consistent players in the Elite Cups, finishing 3rd overall thanks to four top 5 results, including a win on his home map of Germany. After narrowly missing out on direct EWC qualification at Dreamhack Birmingham early this year, he went on to make a semi-final appearance at Red Bull Faster in May. Massa is no stranger to big crowds and high-stakes. If he is playing at his best, expect to see him make it all the way to the business end of proceedings.

5

eLconn21

Team Nemesis

Team Nemesis have always had an eye for talent. In fact, three of their ex-players have also qualified for Paris. Heading into 2026, however, they decided to put their faith in the Czech prodigy that is eLconn21. At only 22 years old, he has already accumulated over $50k in earnings across his career. He is one of only a handful of players who are able to reach elite levels on all types of driving styles in the game. Paired with his knack for finding new and creative lines, his skillset seems well-suited to the EWC map pack. Despite occasionally lacking some consistency on track, facing him will be a very daunting prospect for any player, especially once the competition enters its single-elimination format. He will expect at least a top 8 finish, and so will many of his fans.

6

Wosile

Gen.G

Considered one of the best in the world at endurance and formula racing, it can be difficult to rank Wosile among his peers when it comes to pure competitive style. However, this season he has certainly shown his worth both online and offline, clinching top 8, an automatic qualification spot at DH Birmingham, and a solid performance in Elite Cups including a win on USA. Wosile was one of the first big signings to be revealed back in February following Trackmania’s EWC announcement. After a disappointing EWC campaign so far for Gen.G, can the French driver give them something to celebrate on the track?

7

Nayko

FUT Esports

A player who was long considered a hidden talent is now shining brightly on the game’s biggest stage. Despite his young age, Nayko has been grinding Trackmania for much of his teenage years. He showed incredible consistency in the ruthless knockout format of the Elite Cups with an impressive six top 10 placings. Many see him achieving a top 16 finish, if not more. However, he is yet to prove he can reach his full potential on LAN. With the backing of the Turkish organization FUT Esports, he will be looking to do just that in Paris, in what could turn out to be one of the most lucrative player signings this year.

8

Mudda

ROC Esports

The thunder from down under. It is shocking that, in 2026, you could reasonably suggest someone other than Carl Jr as the favourite to win a World Cup in Trackmania, but Mudda may just be that man. He is the most successful player so far this year. After easily winning back to back Elite Cups and grabbing a top 5 at DH Birmingham, he went on to absolutely dominate Red Bull Faster with a performance reminiscent of the seven-time world champion. It remains to be seen if Mudda will continue his stellar form, but he is certainly a crowd favourite. Whether it’s his on-stage antics, quirky catchphrases, or his advocacy for mental health, he would make for a popular EWC winner, unless you’re a Falcons fan of course.