Forty Qualified. Eight To Go. The Road To Capcom Cup 12 Tightens.

Only Eight Spots Left for Capcom Cup 12

We are down to the final eight seats for Capcom Cup 12, and every last one will be decided in the remaining World Warrior events. The main event takes place in March 2026, and it remains the single biggest payday in Street Fighter history.

The Road to 48 Competitors

Out of the 48 total slots, 40 players are already locked in. The full breakdown looks like this:

• Capcom Cup 11 Champion

• SFL World Champions 2024

• 8 Premier Tournament Winners

• 6 Global Leaderboard Qualifiers

• EWC Champion

• 28 World Warrior Qualifiers

The talent this year is ridiculous. Beyond the big names, the qualifiers reveal a clear picture of regional power.

Japan Stands Tall With 11 Qualifiers

Japan continues its reign as the strongest Street Fighter region with 11 players already qualified:

Gachikun
Kawano
YHC Mochi
Pugera
Fuudo
Sahara
Hinao
Momochi
Kobayan
Ryukichi
Itabashi Zangief

Asia Fires Back With 7

The broader Asia region is making its presence known with 7 qualifiers:

Xiao Hai
Micky
LeShar
NL
Rainpro
DakCorgi
Raihan

Latin America Matches the Heat With 7

LATAM is going blow for blow with Asia:

MenaRD
Blaz
Caba
ArmaKOF
Tashi
LUGABO
Shaka22

North America Holds 6 Spots

NA brings a seriously competitive lineup:

Dual Kevin
Punk
NuckleDu
JAK
Lexx
Chris Tartarian

Europe Also Sitting at 6

Europe’s roster is stacked with both veterans and rising stars:

EndingWalker
Kilzyou
Xerna
JuicyJoe
Deiver
Yonangel

Middle East and Africa Close With 3

The region stays strong with three world class contenders:

AngryBird
Big Bird
JabhiM

Eight Spots Still Up for Grabs

The remaining qualifiers are expected from:

• Asia: 4 spots

• Japan: 2 spots

• Brazil: 1 spot

• Oceania: 1 spot

Upsets, Breakouts, and Close Calls

This round of qualifiers has already delivered surprises:

• Yonangel puts Germany back on the map.

• Xerna, Raihan, Chris T, and Hinao make big statements.

• Hurricane nearly made it out of South Africa, but JabhiM shut the door and booked his fourth straight Capcom Cup.

The Final Sprint Begins

With only eight spots left and a staggering one million dollars going to the champion, the final stretch of World Warrior events is about to explode with tension. Every match counts. Every region is hungry. Every player knows what is at stake.

Capcom Cup 12 is shaping up to be one of the most competitive and emotional events the FGC has ever seen.