The grand finale of Phygital Dancing presented by Solidcore Resources at the Barys Arena saw Franco Vitali defeat Lina 2-1 in a tense dance-off to claim the title and US$20,000 in prize money.
The final marked the end of two days of competition at the Games of the Future 2026 powered by Samruk-Kazyna, which featured 28 matchups between 16 athletes – all competing for a share of the overall US$75,000 prize pool.
Franco directly qualified for the Games of the Future 2026 through Asociación de Deportes Electrónicos y Videojuegos de Argentina. It was the 25-year-old’s first major trophy though he had taken part in Phygital Rivals competitions in Argentina over the past two years.
Prior to the final, the competition’s two semifinalists, Sergio Mayta (representing ESPORTS ENTERTAINMENT) and last year’s champion Ivan Vlasov, battled for bronze with Sergio taking the match with a straight 2-0 win.
As well as Franco and Sergio, several other athletes who qualified through the WPC ecosystem made a strong impression at this year’s event, reaching the quarterfinals:
- Andres Guardo (BUENOS TIEMPOS S.A.S.)
- Sagdi (Federation of Phygital Sports of Uzbekistan)
- Viagonce (Phygital Brazil)
David Feng, Chairman of the World Phygital Community, said: “What we saw on the stage at Barys Arena was a true showcase of skill, expression and precision – everything Phygital Dancing was built to celebrate. Franco’s performance was outstanding and this title is thoroughly deserved. My thanks go to every athlete who competed and every WPC member who continues to invest in this discipline’s growth.”
As the curtain falls on this year’s competition, the performances in Astana have set another benchmark for Phygital Dancing at the Games of the Future. Fans can continue following the remaining Games of the Future 2026 disciplines live, including Phygital Football UFL presented by Samruk-Kazyna and Phygital Shooter CS2 presented by Yandex Go, on Phygital+, while full replays of Phygital Dancing are also available on the platform. Live coverage, exclusive content and behind-the-scenes access will continue throughout the remainder of the event.
