Esports World Cup 2026-- Early picks & betting tips?

Curious to hear what everyone is seeing ahead of the Esports World Cup!
with Paris move, I'm wondering if that shifts anything in terms of regional advantage, crowd pressure and teams performance expectations compared to Riyadh.

What are your early takes on:

1) Tournament winners
2) Dark horse teams
3) Teams or players you're high on
4) Teams or players you're fading
5) Any betting angles/tips that stand out across major LoL, CS2, Dota 2, VALORANT, etc.

Interested in both serious analysis and long-shot opinions. If you've already placed any futures or early bets, feel free to share your reasoning and the odds!!

What’s your best EWC team pick right away?

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