Gaming and esports organization S8UL Esports has secured qualification in Trackmania for the upcoming Esports World Cup 2026, with all three of its athletes earning spots in the title’s debut appearance at the global event.

Representing S8UL in Trackmania will be the United Kingdom’s Alexander Page, the United States’ Neal Kamdar, and India’s Kunal Upreti.

Trackmania, known for its highly technical and skill-based racing gameplay, will make its Esports World Cup debut with 32 of the world’s best competitors battling for a prize pool of USD 500,000 (approximately Rs.4.7 crore) from August 19 to 22. 

The qualification process featured regional open qualifiers, providing players an alternate route to EWC 2026 through double-elimination tournaments. Competitors with Elite Cup Ranking points received direct playoff entries, while others progressed through a Time Attack stage to secure playoff seeding.

In Europe, Whizzy advanced through a highly competitive field of 41 players competing for six qualification spots. The 24-year-old British player, who has been competing professionally since 2020, delivered a series of strong performances to finish third overall and secure his place at the tournament.

Commenting on his qualification, Whizzy said the European qualifier was extremely competitive and that earning a place at the Esports World Cup was a rewarding achievement. He added that he looks forward to representing S8UL on the global stage.

In the North American qualifier, Neal dominated the competition from start to finish. Competing against 10 players for three available spots, the 24-year-old secured first-place finishes throughout the upper bracket and ultimately topped the standings to qualify.

India’s Spark secured qualification through the Asia and Oceania qualifier, where 14 players competed for four EWC spots. One of the country’s most accomplished Trackmania athletes, the 22-year-old has won multiple editions of the Trackmania India Cup and represented India at several international competitions.

After strong performances throughout the qualifier, Spark finished second overall, becoming the sole Indian competitor in Trackmania at EWC 2026.

The Esports World Cup 2026 will be held in Paris from July 6 to August 23 and will feature a record prize pool of USD 75 million (approximately Rs.714 crore), bringing together more than 2,000 players representing 200 clubs from over 100 countries.