The Esports Foundation (EF) confirmed this Thursday the appointment of more than 700 Game Coaches representing National Team Partners (NTPs) from over 100 nations and territories for the Esports Nations Cup 2026 (ENC) — the global nation-based esports competition set to debut in Riyadh from November 2 to 29, 2026.
The announcement marks the official start of team roster selections, with coaches now responsible for identifying players, defining team strategy, and building competitive lineups. Final rosters are due by May 10.
A Global Coaching Pool
Drawn from more than 90 leading esports organizations worldwide, the coaching group spans world champions, established team leaders, and rising stars who have been building local competitive scenes. The full list of National Team Coaches is available on the ENC website.
The range of appointments reflects the breadth of modern esports. In League of Legends, LEC stalwart and G2 Esports coach Dylan Falco (Canada) will face off against rising names like Quentin "Zeph" Viguié (France) and .
