The Esports Foundation (EF) has officially unveiled the 16 players who have earned direct entry into the highly anticipated Trackmania tournament at the Esports Nations Cup (ENC) 2026. This prestigious competition will take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, as part of the broader event running from November 2–29.
Esports Nations Cup 2026: Trackmania
The invitees were selected based on the publisher-run Trackmania Elite Cup Rankings, with the highest-ranked representative from the top 16 nations claiming their spot. The qualified players are:
- France: Binkss
- Germany: GranaDy
- Australia: Mudda
- Czechia: eLconn21
- Canada: Carl Jr.
- Belgium: Soulja
- Poland: mime
- Great Britain: Pac
- Switzerland: Affi
- Netherlands: Stufts
- Hungary: pusztitopako
- Sweden: Molle
- Slovenia: Jann
- Slovakia: tween
- Russia: NiTech
- Türkiye: Cemko
Key Contenders to Watch
At the forefront is French powerhouse Binkss, who enters the ENC with a dominant 4000 Elite Cup points. His consistent performances this year—including multiple podium finishes—place him as a clear favorite. Close behind in the rankings is Germany’s GranaDy, whose late-season surge and victory at recent events in Australia and Hungary highlight his current momentum.
The tournament also promises intense narratives, particularly between former teammates Pac (Great Britain) and Carl Jr. (Canada). The pair, who celebrated a world championship win together last year under the Solary banner, are now set to compete as national rivals on the global stage.
Following the direct invites, focus shifts to the online regional qualifiers scheduled for June 19–21. These qualifiers serve as a critical secondary path: countries already represented can add one more player, while nations missing from the initial list can send two.
The ENC Trackmania competition officially begins on November 19. The format opens with a group stage featuring 32 players divided into four groups. The top four from each group will then advance to a single-elimination playoff bracket starting November 22, where the intensity will heighten as players must secure a round win after reaching a specific points threshold to clinch their matches.
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