FENNEL VALORANT Player Aace Selected for Japan Esports Nations Cup 2026 Roster
Aace's selection marks the first time a FENNEL player has been named to a national team roster for the newly established Esports Nations Cup, a country-versus-country tournament format distinct from club-based competitions.
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FENNEL announced that its VALORANT division member Aace has been selected for the Japan national team in the VALORANT division of the Esports Nations Cup 2026. The tournament, organized by the Esports World Cup Foundation, will be held for the first time in 2026 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, with a $1.5 million prize pool. Japan will compete in the Asian qualifiers starting June 26.
Aace, a member of the FENNEL VALORANT division since 2024, has been named to the Japan national roster for the VALORANT division of the Esports Nations Cup 2026. The tournament, organized by the Esports World Cup Foundation, debuts this year with 32 countries and regions competing in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in November. Japan will enter through the Asian qualifiers, held June 26-28. Aace previously represented Japan at the Red Bull Home Ground 2025 World Final, where he recorded the top individual stats among all participants. The Esports Nations Cup features dream teams of top players per country, with a total prize pool of $1.5 million USD.
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