We have prepared a digest of the main news for Players readers for July 20, 2026.
Marvel Released a Full Trailer for the Movie "Avengers: Doomsday"
Marvel Studios presented the official trailer for the upcoming superhero blockbuster "Avengers: Doomsday" (also referred to as "Avengers: Doctor Doom" in some materials). The film's international release will begin on December 18 — on the same day as the premiere of the movie "Dune 3", setting the stage for one of the year's biggest cinematic duels.
EA FC Simulation Predicted World Champion for the Fifth Time in a Row
Even before the tournament kicked off, EA Sports ran its traditional World Cup simulation in EA SPORTS FC 26, which named Spain as the main favorite for the title. After the final whistle, the prediction turned out to have hit the mark once again.
14 Years Ago, DetonatioN Gaming Was Founded — One of Japan's Most Famous Esports Organizations
On July 20, 2012, DetonatioN Gaming emerged on the esports map—a Japanese organization that would later become one of the most well-known in the country. Over its 14 years of existence, the club has grown from local rosters to participating in major international tournaments.
Stray Celebrates Its Fourth Anniversary
The adventure game Stray is officially celebrating four years since its release. To mark the occasion, the developers thanked everyone who embarked on the journey alongside the game's feline protagonist.
All Participants for Esports Nations Cup 2026 in Counter-Strike 2 Announced
Organizers Esports Foundation and ESL FACEIT Group have presented details for the large-scale Counter-Strike 2 tournament, Esports Nations Cup 2026. The LAN championship will take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from November 10 to 15, 2026, with a prize pool of $1,320,000. The BLAST Rivals tournament will be held concurrently with this event.
