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Fortnite World Cup

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The Fortnite World Cup was a major esports tournament organized by Epic Games, held in July 2019 at the Arthur Ashe Stadium in New York City. The event featured a total prize pool of $30 million and was divided into separate solo and duo competitions. It culminated in a victory for American teenager Kyle 'Bugha' Giersdorf, who won the solo competition and its $3 million grand prize. The tournament stands as one of the largest single-event prize pools in competitive gaming history and drew significant mainstream attention.

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When and where was the Fortnite World Cup held?

The Fortnite World Cup Finals were held from July 26 to July 28, 2019, at Arthur Ashe Stadium in New York City. Epic Games organized the event as a major competitive Fortnite tournament.

How large was the Fortnite World Cup prize pool?

Epic Games announced a total prize pool of $30 million for the 2019 World Cup event. The weekend included Solo and Duos Finals, plus separate Creative Finals and a Charity Pro-Am.

Who won the Fortnite World Cup Solo Finals?

Kyle Giersdorf, known competitively as Bugha, won the Solo Finals. His victory at the 2019 Arthur Ashe Stadium event made him the best-known champion of the first Fortnite World Cup.

Who won the Fortnite World Cup Duos Finals?

The Duos Finals were won by the team of Nyhrox and Aqua. Their victory was separate from Bugha's Solo Finals win, because Epic organized the competition as distinct solo and two-player events.