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Second annual Esports World Cup gets underway in Saudi Arabia

By Leila Fadel

Published July 8, 2025 at 2:57 AM MDT

NPR speaks with esports journalist Rod Breslau about the second annual Esports World Cup starting Tuesday in Saudi Arabia, where 2,000 players are expected to compete from more than 100 countries.

Leila Fadel

Leila Fadel is a national correspondent for NPR based in Los Angeles, covering issues of culture, diversity, and race.

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