Charanjot Singh to Represent India at EA SPORTS FC Esports Nations Cup

The EF has allocated 64 direct invitations via the official FC Pro World Rankings, granting one invite to the highest-ranked eligible player from each country or territory. The remaining 56 places are to be determined by regional online qualifiers conducted from July 29 to.

The final eight positions will be filled through wildcard invitations. Charanjot Singh, aged 23, is recognised as South Asia’s top EA SPORTS FC competitor.

What Happened

He has represented India at the Hangzhou Asian Games, the FIFAe Nations Cup, the FC Pro World Championship, and various other prominent international events. Domestically, he has claimed multiple major titles, including the eISL Season 3 championship, establishing himself as one of.

• The Esports Foundation (EF) has announced that Charanjot Singh will represent India at the EA SPORTS FC tournament during the Esports Nations Cup (ENC) 2026, having secured a direct invitation through the FC Pro.

• The tournament, the first global nation-based esports competition, will be held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from November 2 to 29, 2026, with the EA SPORTS FC event occurring between November 17 and 22.

• The tournament features a prize pool of USD 600,000 (approximately ₹5.7 crore) and will include 128 players.

Key Details

The online qualifiers for EA SPORTS FC will be conducted through the in-game FC Pro Live Events mode and the Battlefy tournament platform. Eligibility is open to all players with no limit on participants per country or territory.

• His consistent recent performances led to his status as the highest-ranked Indian in the FC Pro World Rankings, securing his spot at ENC 2026.

• A maximum of two players per country or territory may compete at ENC 2026, including those with direct invitations.

• With this announcement, India has secured representation in seven titles at ENC 2026: Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI), Chess, EA SPORTS FC, Honor of Kings, Rocket League, Trackmania, and VALORANT.

Why It Matters

The qualifiers will proceed in two phases. Phase 1, taking place from July 29 to August 2, will consist of a ladder-based format with matches available 24 hours a day, pairing players with similar Skill Ratings.

• If necessary, the team will participate in regional qualifiers scheduled for August 15 to 16.

• Attention now turns to the remaining titles.

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