ENC Countries & Territories
This page outlines all countries and territories eligible to participate in the Esports Nations Cup 2027.
Afghanistan
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ENC Regional Manager
Partner
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PLAYERS REGISTERED
Albania
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ENC Regional Manager
Partner
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Algeria
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ENC Regional Manager
Partner
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American Samoa
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ENC Regional Manager
Partner
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Andorra
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ENC Regional Manager
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Angola
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ENC Regional Manager
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TITLES AT ENC
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Antigua and Barbuda
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ENC Regional Manager
Partner
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TITLES AT ENC
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Argentina
Manager
Mariel Lluch
Partner
Cámara Argentina de Deportes Electrónicos (CADE)
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TITLES AT ENC
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PLAYERS REGISTERED
Armenia
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ENC Regional Manager
Partner
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TITLES AT ENC
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PLAYERS REGISTERED
Aruba
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ENC Regional Manager
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Australia
Manager
Hayden Shiels
Partner
Events Engine
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TITLES AT ENC
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PLAYERS REGISTERED
Austria
Manager
Manuel Haselberger
Partner
E-Sport Verband Österreich
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TITLES AT ENC
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PLAYERS REGISTERED
Azerbaijan
Manager
Rasad Fazil
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TITLES AT ENC
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Bahamas
Manager
Adam Hanna
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TITLES AT ENC
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Bahrain
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Zainab AlTurabi
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TITLES AT ENC
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Bangladesh
Manager
Aga Rafsan
Partner
Bangladesh Youth Development and Electronic Sports Association (BYDESA)
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TITLES AT ENC
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PLAYERS REGISTERED
Barbados
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ENC Regional Manager
Partner
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TITLES AT ENC
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Belgium
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Younes Lazaar
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PLAYERS REGISTERED
Who Represents Your Country/Territory at ENC
The path to the Esports Nations Cup 2026 is built on local leadership. To ensure every country/territory has the support it needs to compete, we have established a clear leadership structure. Each country's/territory's representation is tailored to provide the best possible foundation for its athletes and fans. Three different governance models explained:
National Team Partner & National/Territory Team Manager: For some countries/territories, an appointed organization (NTP) and a dedicated manager (NTM) work together. The Partner builds the local fan experience and marketing, while the Manager handles the team’s daily operations and compliance.
National/Territory Team Manager: For countries/territories with a dedicated Team Manager, this POC serves as the primary leader. They are responsible for all coordination, ensuring their players and coaches are ready for the global stage.
Regional Manager: If your country/territory does not have a specific NTP or NTM assigned yet, you are supported by a Regional Manager from the EWCF team. These experts oversee participation for multiple countries/territories within a region to ensure no player is left behind.
How NTPs & NTMs were selected
Partners were selected for an initial one-year term through a multi-stage evaluation assessing governance standards and operational capability, with priority given to organizations established within local ecosystems, and connected to players, game partners and local communities with the ability to engage national communities through impactful activations.
These guiding principles are already showing great results. Across our newly announced leaders, we are seeing an incredible level of collaboration, with esports groups and government bodies joining forces to submit unified applications. This teamwork unlocks a new level of support for the players, combining professional structure with a deep connection to the local gaming community. All of this ensures a more authentic representation for every country/territory, giving our athletes the best possible foundation to succeed.
Roster & Player Selection
In every country and territory, the selected game coaches for each title were responsible for building the strongest possible roster. This means coaches make the final decision on player selection for their teams.
However, they operated within player eligibility guidelines set by Esports Foundation and respective game publishers. All proposed rosters required approval from National or Territory Team Managers and EF to ensure compliance before being finalized.
For solo titles, players gain entry through one of two paths: either direct invitation or by winning their respective regional open qualifiers, allowing them to have their country or territory represented at the Main Event.
