Esports organization Team Falcons captured the championship title at the RLCS 2026 World Championship held in Fort Worth.
In the grand final matchup, the team defeated North American squad Spacestation Gaming with a score of 4:0. This achievement marks a historic milestone as Team Falcons became the first roster from the Middle East and North Africa region to secure a world championship title.
The winning lineup featured Moroccan player Sami dralii Hadji, who claimed his second world championship following a prior victory in 2024, alongside Saudi brothers Yazid Kiileerrz Bahashwin and Saleh Rw9 Bahashwin, who earned the title for the first time. Kiileerrz was also honored with the MVP award.
Throughout the tournament, Team Falcons experienced a single loss in the group stage against Karmine Corp before carving their path through the lower bracket. Along the way, the squad secured victories against FURIA, Shopify Rebellion, and NRG, all with a 4:1 scoreline. In the semifinal round, the team successfully redeemed themselves against Karmine Corp with a 4:2 victory to advance to the grand final alongside Spacestation Gaming, who similarly navigated the losers bracket.
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