Teen Chilean Gamer Jaime Bustos Triumphs in Street Fighter 6
WHO:
Arab News - Jaime “Craime” Bustos, a 15-year-old Chilean gamer, representing Saudi Arabia’s Team Falcons.
GamesBeat - Hibiki, the oldest fighter in the top eight at 30 years old.
GamesBeat - Saul Leonardo “MenaRD” Mena II, the EVO 2026 winner.
GamesBeat - Eisuke “Yamaguchi” Yamaguchi, the EVO Japan 2026 winner.
GamesBeat - Hinao, a 15-year-old competitor who made his debut last year.
WHAT:
Arab News - Craime's victory marks Team Falcons' first tournament win of EWC 2026.
Insider Gaming - Craime's win ensures he is the youngest champion in the history of the Esports World Cup.
Insider Gaming - Craime's grand final score against Hibiki was 5-2, with Hibiki being twice Craime's age at 30 years old.
Arab News - Hinao, a 15-year-old competitor, secured third place and won $70,000 in the tournament.
Arab News - Jaime Bustos won the Street Fighter 6 title at the Esports World Cup 2026.
Arab News - Bustos became the youngest player ever to win an EWC championship at 15 years, two months, and 25 days old.
Arab News - Craime won the final match against Hibiki with a score of 5-2.
Arab News - Craime defeated MenaRD in the quarterfinals with a score of 5-3.
Arab News - Craime defeated Yamaguchi in the semifinals.
Arab News - Craime received $250,000, qualification for Capcom Cup 13, and 1,000 club championship points for Team Falcons.
GamesBeat - Craime lost only a single game during the group stages of the tournament.
WHERE:
Arab News - The event took place at the Esports World Cup 2026.
Arab News - Team Falcons is based in Saudi Arabia.
WHEN:
Arab News - The Esports World Cup 2026 is ongoing, with 8 of the remaining 12 tournaments still to come.
Arab News - The Call of Duty: Warzone Resurgence Series Championship is scheduled for tomorrow.
WHY:
Insider Gaming - Craime's victory represents the global diversity of the Esports World Cup, showcasing a Chilean competitor on a major stage.
Arab News - Craime's victory highlights Team Falcons' dominance in the esports scene and Saudi Arabia's role in competitive gaming.
HOW:
Arab News - Craime faced off against Hibiki, who was one of just five players to advance from a pool of 269 competitors.
Arab News - Craime faced experienced rivals and showcased impressive skills throughout the tournament, including a strong performance in the grand final.
(UPDATED August 2, 2026 20:07 UTC)
Craime's impressive victory at the Esports World Cup marks Team Falcons' first tournament win of EWC 2026 and makes him the youngest champion in the event's history. In the grand final, Craime defeated Hibiki with a score of five to two, despite Hibiki being twice his age at thirty years old. Additionally, 15-year-old Hinao secured third place in the tournament, taking home a prize of $70,000, further highlighting the global diversity of this year's competition.
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(UPDATED August 2, 2026 14:26 UTC)
Jaime “Craime” Bustos, a 15-year-old gamer representing Saudi Arabia’s Team Falcons, made history by winning the Street Fighter 6 title at the Esports World Cup 2026, becoming the youngest player ever to secure an EWC championship. In a thrilling final match, Craime defeated Hibiki with a score of 5-2, and throughout the tournament, he showcased remarkable skills, losing only a single game during the group stages. With this victory, Craime earned $250,000, qualification for Capcom Cup 13, and 1,000 club championship points, further solidifying Team Falcons' dominance in the esports scene.