The Yu-Gi-Oh! World Championship (WCS) 2026 has come to an end, with the final matches taking place in Tokyo, Japan. Duelists from all over the world traveled to compete, and by the end of the event, four World Champion titles had been handed out across different game formats. The tournament covered four main categories: RUSH DUEL and SPEED DUEL under Yu-Gi-Oh! DUEL LINKS, Yu-Gi-Oh! MASTER DUEL, and the traditional TCG/OCG card game. This year’s event brought a mix of fresh winners and one returning champion who managed to hold onto his title.

In the RUSH DUEL category, Japanese duelist Takuma Kitamura, known online as たく, took the win on home soil. Beating out a strong field of international qualifiers, his victory also meant Japan claimed the RUSH DUEL world title for 2026.

The SPEED DUEL category told a different kind of story. German player Philipp Thomas, better known as Snyffus, won the title again this year after also being crowned SPEED DUEL champion back in 2025. Winning back to back at this level is rare, especially against a field that changes every year, so his repeat win stood out as one of the bigger storylines of the event.

MASTER DUEL followed a team based format instead of one on one play, with three players competing together as a squad. South Korea’s team, Called By Army, made up of Minsung Kim (CER.Sana), Hyunsoo Lee (A1.cutesnail), and Jisuk Kim (CER.subaduck), fought their way through the competition and came out on top, giving South Korea the MASTER DUEL world title.

Rounding out the results, Canada’s Mario Angelo De Micco won the TCG/OCG category, which many consider the most well known part of Yu-Gi-Oh! competition since it involves the original physical card game. His win capped off the full list of champions for the year.

Alongside the results, Konami also announced where next year’s event will be held. The Yu-Gi-Oh! World Championship 2027 is set to take place in Singapore, a decision that has already generated excitement among fans in Southeast Asia. Details like the exact dates, venue, and how players will qualify have not been shared yet, with Konami expected to release more information later on.

With Kitamura, Snyffus, Called By Army, and De Micco now holding their titles, the Yu-Gi-Oh! competitive scene turns its attention to next year, when the world’s best duelists will meet again in Singapore to see who takes home the next set of championships.