All rumored and confirmed Esports Nations Cup 2026 VALORANT rosters (Updated)
The Esports Nations Cup 2026 is set to be one of the biggest international VALORANT events of the year, bringing 32 national teams together in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia from November 8–15, 2026. With the national rankings cut-off set for June 21, 2026, rosters are still being assembled but several names have already emerged across different regions. Here is everything we know so far about confirmed and rumored VALORANT rosters for the tournament.
Note: This page is continually updated with rumors and confirmed rosters.
What Is the Esports Nations Cup 2026?
The Esports Nations Cup is a prestigious multi-title international esports tournament hosted in Riyadh. VALORANT joins the 2026 lineup as one of 16 titles, with 32 national teams competing in the final stage of the event. Of those 32 spots, 16 go to directly invited nations based on the VALORANT National Team Rankings, 14 are earned through regional online qualifiers, and 2 wildcard slots round out the field. One key roster rule: no more than three players on any single national team can come from the same organization.
Teams have been categorized based on their expected Open Qualifier region.
A huge shoutout to @Human_VAL for doing the legwork of tracking down all the rumored players and compiling everything into one clean, easy-to-reference database.
Please note that all the rosters marked in Italic are currently only rumored, and not confirmed. At the time of writing, only the Head Coaches of each country have been confirmed, while the player lists are all rumored.
North America:
| Country | Players | Head Coach |
|---|---|---|
| Bahamas | - | Pyro |
| Canada | koalanoob, eeiu, Timotino, mada, JonahP, TenZ | Stunner |
| Costa Rica | Snapss, Feniz, matkz, LiNLiN | Wilfried Zaha |
| Dominican Republic | MiniNiwde, Xhowi, Virtyy, Megumi | Foss1l |
| Guatemala | GeneralSteak, edu, Morgan | Poper |
| Honduras | Bull3tZ, Shuba pato, Joshe, xJailerrr | Ecxilon |
| Mexico | Mephisto05, otaQ, Seven, Peloncito | Atom |
| United States | Ethan, zekken, Skuba, valyn, jawgemo, Crashies | JoshRT |
South America
| Country | Players | Head Coach |
|---|---|---|
| Argentina | Saadhak, Dantedeu5, Neon, rubkkoide, jotinha | Romanilly |
| Brazil | Aspas, artzin, Sato, Less, cortezia | shaW |
| Chile | keznit, KiNgg, Mazino, erde, david | WKN |
| Colombia | Darker, Jow, Mited, Theory, ezznap, drakk | StepheeN |
| Paraguay | Anqh | Inthra |
| Peru | WeboDeus, Xuto, fabiziN | giaNco |
| Uruguay | lolo, Mathi, ego1st | Near |
Europe East:
| Country | Players | Head Coach |
|---|---|---|
| Bulgaria | Wolfen | itopata |
| Croatia | Doma | Gaudarzz |
| Czech Republic | marteen, Minny, Magnum, Jesse, MONSTEERR | Vašek |
| Georgia | - | Deny |
| Greece | - | iLka |
| Hungary | shinnok | victorsoN |
| Latvia | Serial | PTJj |
| Lithuania | Boo, Miniboo, Koshmaras, Kajuks | Nbs |
| Moldova | Sayonara | FELLY |
| Poland | kaajak, starxo, GRUBINHO, westside, Filu, kamo, PROFEK | yaotziN |
| Romania | ara, kozzy, alain | Albala |
| Serbia | qpert | pakko |
| Slovakia | - | Landry |
| Slovenia | - | KHorror |
| Turkey | lovers rock, Lar0k, Alfajer, RieNs, Ruxic | KEY |
| Ukraine | reblyik, Javelin, stonezy | Johnta |
Europe West:
| Country | Players | Head Coach |
|---|---|---|
| Austria | samed | Matrixx |
| Belgium | - | XanderKast |
| Denmark | AvovA, Pa1ze | Desmo |
| Finland | Derke, Jamppi, iluri, Famsii | KUNDIKUNDI |
| France | Veqaj, nataNk, kAdavra, TakaS, keloqz | Happy |
| Germany | al0rante, Proxh, Vince, musashi | kapio |
| Iceland | - | Axel |
| Ireland | cmd | miked |
| Italy | bipo, Tag | simoz |
| Netherlands | hiro | Milan |
| Norway | - | PUMA |
| Portugal | OLIZERA, tomaszy | Bati |
| Spain | Fit1nho, Guardy, Ease | thinkii |
| Sweden | Zyppan | d00mbr0s |
| Switzerland | - | holden |
| United Kingdom | Boaster, benjyfishy, keiko | neilzinho |
Asia:
| Country | Players | Head Coach |
|---|---|---|
| Bangladesh | - | scorezy |
| China | - | TBD |
| India | - | GodspeedxD |
| Japan | SugarZ3ro, SyouTa, Meiy | Vorz |
| Mongolia | - | Orgil |
| Pakistan | - | Skel |
At the time of writing, it has been confirmed that South Korea has withdrawn from the ENC 2026. China has not yet confirmed whether they will be participating or not.
Southeast Asia and Oceania
| Country | Players | Head Coach |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | autumn | Elmapuddy |
| Brunei | - | Simon |
| Guam | - | Swehts |
| Indonesia | f0rsakeN, Kushy, monyet, xffero | roseaufy |
| Malaysia | d4v41 | Fayde |
| New Zealand | - | Yifang |
| Philippines | GLYPH, PatMen, xavi8k, invy, kellyS | Rbtx |
| Singapore | wayne, Jinggg, nephh, Deryeon, Vera | Benkai |
| Thailand | Primmie, killua, Crws | MYM |
| Vietnam | crazyguy | Kawa |
Middle East and Africa:
| Country | Players | Head Coach |
|---|---|---|
| Djibouti | - | Zahra |
| Egypt | avezm, Shniider, Depyro | ZE1SH |
| Ghana | - | Castor |
| Jordan | - | BABABEAST |
| Kenya | - | TBA |
| Kuwait | - | ZiFE |
| Lebanon | - | Rub1ck |
| Malawi | - | wombat |
| Morocco | johnqt, Reduxx | Ewok |
| Nigeria | - | Allen Walker |
| Oman | - | ZesBeeW |
| Saudi Arabia | - | Andreas |
| Senegal | - | Kiréne |
| South Africa | - | Fury |
| Syria | - | Prometheus |
| Tunisia | - | djaz |
Region unconfirmed
The following countries have been confirmed for the ENC, but the region they will be participating under is unknown at the time of writing.
| Country | Players | Head Coach |
|---|---|---|
| Azerbaijan | - | Holly |
| Kazakhstan | - | sultan |
| Kyrgyzstan | - | zelo |
| Turkmenistan | - | aufina |
| Uzbekistan | - | Rusty |
It has been confirmed that Russia will not be participating in the ENC 2026.
Stay Tuned
With the roster lock still some time away, expect significant movement on social media and esports outlets as national organizations finalize their selections. Bookmark this page as we keep it updated with the squads as they are announced.
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