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EVO 2026 Street Fighter 6 Top 8 Set, Shigematsu and Tantanmen Lead Winners Side

The top 8 lineup sets the stage for the final day of EVO 2026's Street Fighter 6 competition, with three Japanese players including Shigematsu and Tantanmen holding winners-side advantage.

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EVO 2026 Street Fighter 6 Top 8 Set, Shigematsu and Tantanmen Lead Winners Side

The top 8 competitors for the Street Fighter 6 division at EVO 2026 have been determined. Shigematsu, MenaRD, Tantanmen, and Kilzyou advanced through the winners side, while Craim, Zhen, CrossoverRD, and Dogura remain in the losers side. Three Japanese players are still in contention. The final tournament begins June 29 at 10:00 AM JST.

The top 8 for the Street Fighter 6 division at EVO 2026 is locked in after three days of competition in Las Vegas. Shigematsu, MenaRD, Tantanmen, and Kilzyou advanced through the winners side, while Craim, Zhen, CrossoverRD, and Dogura are fighting from the losers side. Three Japanese players remain in the bracket. The final tournament to decide the champion starts at around 10:00 AM JST on June 29. Japanese commentary will stream on the Capcom Fighters JP YouTube channel from 10:15 AM.

Synthesized by Yomimono from the 1 cited source below, including Japanese-language reporting where cited, then editorially reviewed before publishing.

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