The competitive gaming scene is abuzz as preparations for the upcoming international tournaments intensify. Global attention is currently fixed on the Esports World Cup in Paris this summer, while anticipation builds for the Nations Cup event in November, which will feature head-to-head national contests in a club-style setting hosted in Saudi Arabia.
The roster for the Street Fighter 6 competition has now been solidified following the completion of the online qualifiers. A total of 24 national teams were initially set to participate: 12 received direct invitations, 10 earned their spots through qualification matches, and 2 were granted wildcard entries. With one additional solidarity slot still pending, the confirmed count stands at 23 teams.
The team allocations have been categorized as follows:
- Invited Teams: Teams extended a direct invitation to compete.
- Qualified Teams: National teams that secured their position via online qualifiers.
- Host Region Entry: The wildcard team representing the host's region is yet to be finalized.