OpTic Gaming successfully defended their Call of Duty crown at the Esports World Cup 2026, according to Dot Esports. The team, led by Anthony 'Shotzzy' Cuevas-Castro, swept through the bracket to claim back-to-back titles. Shotzzy delivered some of the tournament's defining individual moments, including a 655-kill tournament run.
Dot Esports reported that OpTic Gaming saw off Team Heretics 5-3 in the Paris grand final, becoming back-to-back EWC champions in Call of Duty. The team's path to the title included a sweep of FaZe Clan in the quarter-final and a win against Challengers roster Project Notorious in the group stage.
Shotzzy's performance was crucial to OpTic Gaming's success, with his contributions often being the difference makers throughout the tournament, as noted by Dot Esports. His 655 kills across all series were a key factor in the team's victory, and the crowd was jubilant when OpTic clinched the trophy.
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