Thai FC Mobile Player KOG.RYU77 Crowned World Champion in Seoul
Thai professional gamer Warachot Thanapornsirikul, known as KOG.RYU77, has won the FC Pro Mobile 26 World Championship in South Korea.
On October 25, 2026, Thai esports athlete Warachot Thanapornsirikul, competing under the handle KOG.RYU77 for the King of Gamers Club, secured the title of world champion at the FC Pro Mobile 26 World Championship held in Seoul, South Korea. According to Khaosod Online, the 30-year-old player, who balances his professional gaming career with his work as a medical doctor, earned a prize of 60,000 USD, equivalent to approximately 2 million Thai Baht.
Warachot’s path to victory was marked by a series of high-stakes matches. He began his playoff run by defeating Brazil’s Lucaskkj with a score of 2-1, followed by a narrow 3-2 victory over fellow Thai competitor DETPIM. This achievement highlights the growing prominence of Thai players on the global esports stage, demonstrating that professional gaming success can coexist with demanding careers in other fields.
For residents and visitors in Thailand, this victory serves as a point of national pride and underscores the country's expanding influence in the international digital gaming community. While the tournament has concluded, fans are awaiting further details regarding potential homecoming celebrations or future appearances by the champion. As of now, no official schedule for his return to Thailand has been released.
