15-Year-Old Craime Becomes Youngest Esports World Cup Champion After Street Fighter 6 Victory
A new esports superstar has arrived. Fifteen-year-old Jaime “Craime” Bustos became the youngest-ever Esports World Cup champion after winning the Street Fighter 6 title, headlining a dramatic Week 4 that also saw historic victories for Team Spirit, ZETA DIVISION, and G2 Esports.
The Esports World Cup 2026 delivered one of its most memorable moments yet as 15-year-old Chilean prodigy Jaime “Craime” Bustos made history by becoming the youngest-ever Esports World Cup champion. Representing Team Falcons, the Street Fighter 6 sensation defeated Japan’s Hibiki 5-2 in the Grand Final to claim the title at just 15 years, two months, and 25 days old. Alongside the trophy, Craime secured $250,000 (around ₹2.3 crore) in prize money, qualification for Capcom Cup 13, and 1,000 Club Championship points for Team Falcons.
Craime’s rise has been nothing short of remarkable. After making his competitive debut in 2024, the teenager quickly established himself as one of the fighting game community’s brightest talents. Although he lost the opening game of the Grand Final, he responded with a dominant performance to close out the series. Following his victory, Craime thanked everyone who had supported his journey and said he was looking forward to returning home to Chile to celebrate the milestone.
Week 4 of the Esports World Cup also featured several other landmark victories. Team Spirit became the first team from the EECA region to win the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Mid Season Cup after edging Yangon Galacticos 4-3 in a thrilling final, taking home a $1 million (around ₹9.5 crore) prize. In Overwatch, ZETA DIVISION defeated Twisted Minds 4-2 to claim its first major international title, while Kim “Proper” Dong-hyun lifted his second Esports World Cup trophy after winning with Team Falcons last year.
Call of Duty: Warzone crowned G2 Esports as its latest champion after the team survived a tense finale that featured five squads simultaneously on match point. Anthony “Anziety” Moran, Ashton “Bigman” Ezard, and Aarondeep “Cythe” Dhami earned $250,000 (around ₹2.3 crore) and 1,000 Club Championship points, with their long-standing roster proving that consistency paid off over frequent lineup changes.
With four weeks of competition complete, the Esports World Cup Club Championship race remains tightly contested. Team Falcons currently leads the standings following its Street Fighter 6 victory, but the advantage is just 150 points, with eight clubs still within striking distance and five tournaments left before the 2026 champion is decided.
