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Team Pakistan Safe Amidst PUBG World Cup Food Scare
16 Aug
Summary
- Around 20 PUBG Mobile World Cup players fell ill due to food poisoning.
- Matches were suspended and rescheduled due to the widespread illness.
- Pakistan's 4Thrives team confirmed they were safe from the outbreak.
The PUBG Mobile World Cup 2026, held in Paris, faced a major disruption on August 12, 2026, due to a widespread food poisoning outbreak. Around 20 players from various participating teams reported falling ill, leading to the suspension of the Grand Finals' first day. Organizers confirmed they are investigating the cause and have rescheduled affected matches. The incident saw ambulances on-site and reports of player hospitalizations, with some players falling ill mid-match and requiring immediate medical attention.
Pakistan's 4Thrives team, a recent qualifier for the Esports World Cup, was confirmed safe. Their owner stated the players brought their own lunch from home. Other affected teams included S2G Esports from Turkey, China's Tianba, and India's GodLike Esports, highlighting the broad impact of the outbreak. While the source remains unconfirmed, organizers noted the illness seemed isolated to PUBG Mobile participants, with no similar issues reported in other Esports World Cup tournaments.
