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How Esports World Cup moved from Saudi Arabia to Paris in 8 weeks

BBC Technology • Wed, 08 Jul 2026

The Esports World Cup gets going in Paris after a last-minute move from Saudi Arabia. Is it any less controversial?

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The Esports World Cup gets going in Paris after a last-minute move from Saudi Arabia. Is it any less controversial?

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The Esports World Cup gets going in Paris after a last-minute move from Saudi Arabia.

Is it any less controversial?

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