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PUBG MOBILE UNITES 124 COUNTRIES AND TERRITORIES FOR ESPORTS NATIONS CUP 2026

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Following nail-biting qualifier matches across the world, PUBG MOBILE today officially announced the full roster of teams for the inaugural PUBG MOBILE at the Esports Nations Cup 2026.

  • Following the recent thrilling Qualifiers Finals, 31 teams have successfully emerged from the 124 countries and territories registered and will advance to the inaugural PUBG MOBILE at the Esports Nations Cup 2026, with the final 32nd team to be confirmed soon
  • Across nine regional qualifiers, teams battled it out to earn their spot at the Group Stage, and 14 qualified teams will now join the 12 teams invited by Esports Nations Cup rankings, four special invite teams and two Wildcard teams in Riyadh in November
  • As the first Esports Nations Cup, this event marks an important milestone for PUBG MOBILE, with 124 countries and territories submitting their official team rosters to make this the most popular Esports Nations Cup project in terms of global participation

Taking place in Riyadh November 3-8, 32 teams will fend off their competitors through the Group Stage and Grand Finals to take home the Champion title and lion’s share of the $1.32 million USD prize pool.

Among the headline contenders are Team Türkiye, Team Mongolia and Team Brazil, who secured the top three spots in the ENC Rankings and entered the Main Event as direct invites. They will be joined by the 14 regional qualifier winners, four Special Invite teams and two Wildcard teams, including Kuwait as the Host Region representative and a final team to be confirmed soon.

From November 3, the 32 teams will be split into four groups of eight in a round-robin Group Stage, with the top four from each group advancing to the Grand Finals.

The full roster of teams taking part in the Group Stage is:

Regional Qualifiers

  • Indonesia
  • Cambodia
  • Hong Kong
  • Kyrgyzstan
  • Uzbekistan
  • Jordan
  • KSA
  • France
  • Italy
  • Mexico
  • Colombia
  • Chile
  • Mauritania
  • Madagascar

ENC Rankings

  • Türkiye
  • Mongolia
  • Brazil
  • Pakistan
  • Myanmar
  • Vietnam
  • Thailand
  • Nepal
  • South Africa
  • United States
  • Ukraine
  • Argentina

Special Invite

  • China
  • South Korea
  • India
  • Japan

Wildcards:

  • TBD (Solidarity)
  • Kuwait (Host Region)

Announced in August 2025, the first-ever Esports Nations Cup will take place later this year in November. This global, multi-title tournament allows professionals to compete against opponents worldwide, with future international iterations already in the works. PUBG MOBILE at the Esports Nations Cup is also a milestone for PUBG MOBILE as 124 countries and territories registered and submitted teams for the selection process, making PUBG MOBILE the #1 game title at the Esports Nations Cup in terms of participating countries and territories. To witness PUBG MOBILE’s debut at the Esports Nations Cup and see the world’s best battles live, visit Webook — tickets are available now.

This achievement showcases PUBG MOBILE’s global reach and the strength of its international esports ecosystem, establishing the title as a leading force in global mobile esports. Each of the 124 countries and territories went through a structured selection process for National Team Partners, National Team Managers, and Game Coaches. With broad device accessibility, a mature regional esports structure, and deeply engaged player communities worldwide, PUBG MOBILE has built an ecosystem capable of supporting national team formation across every major region.

For more information on the 2026 PUBG MOBILE Nations Cup, as well as the latest on all major PUBG MOBILE Esports news, fans can stay tuned on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Youtube.

 

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