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

- Published: 2026-07-08T08:43:00Z
- Updated: 2026-07-09T16:30:20Z
- Section: Technology
- Language: English (en)
- Source: BBC News — https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ckg888l8lzjo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
- Tags: BBC News · Technology
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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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