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Blending technical excellence with responsible gaming, the Orange EA SPORTS FC26 tournament final took place on 19 and 20 December 2025 in Morocco. Powered by world-class connectivity and supported by our technical teams, this flagship esports competition offered a glimpse into what it takes to stage a world-class gaming event. Step behind the scenes.<\/p>\n

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Blending technical excellence with responsible gaming, the Orange EA SPORTS FC26 tournament final took place on 19 and 20 December 2025 in Morocco. Powered by world-class connectivity and supported by our technical teams, this flagship esports competition offered a glimpse into what it takes to stage a world-class gaming event. Step behind the scenes.<\/p>\n

A cultural landmark transformed into a gaming arena<\/p>\n

The grand final of the Orange EA SPORTS FC26 tournament took place in Casablanca\u2019s Sacr\u00e9-C\u0153ur. Built in the 1930s, this architectural landmark isn\u2019t typically home to esports fans. Yet Orange chose this striking cultural venue to host a final spanning countries across Africa and the Middle East.<\/p>\n

Connectivity built to perform under pressure<\/p>\n

To explore what happened behind the scenes, we follow Nouade Mechkour, the dynamic Technical Director of Orange Morocco. She walks us through how the historic building was transformed into a fully operational esports arena in just one weekend. She introduces Mohammed Meskini, who led the team responsible for connecting the venue to the world. The building had no internet connectivity whatsoever. Everything had to be built from scratch in under 48 hours. As Mohammed explains: \u201cThere were no existing cable pathways, only beams, so it took around 30 people to work on it.\u201d<\/p>\n

We\u2019re used to large-scale deployments, covering events like the Orange EA SPORTS FC26 final and even the Africa Cup of Nations<\/p>\n

Nouade then takes us behind the giant screen installed at the heart of the venue. From this \u201ccontrol tower,\u201d where technicians monitor multiple dashboards, she explains the performance setup: \u201cWe deployed 2 Gbps with redundancy.\u201d<\/p>\n

In simple terms, that means a very high-speed fiber connection backed up by a 5G link that can be activated instantly if needed. For an esports tournament, this is critical. The competition won\u2019t run smoothly with even the slightest latency. There\u2019s no room for error. As Nouade puts it: \u201cIt has to work \u2014 and it has to work perfectly.\u201d We also meet Saoussane Rezki, who oversees network supervision. She monitors availability, ensures minimal latency, and guarantees maximum security. Meanwhile, an Orange team remains on standby remotely, ready to step in at the first alert.<\/p>\n

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Broadcasting around the world<\/p>\n

Inside the arena, the tension is palpable. Seventeen finalists (including a highly promising female player) compete in focused silence, broken only by the reactions of an enthusiastic crowd.<\/p>\n

After the matches, players reflect on the experience: \u201cThese are the best conditions I\u2019ve ever played in \u2014 the screens, the connection, the smoothness\u2026\u201d The audience also recognizes the achievement beyond the competition itself: \u201cYou can feel the immense technical effort behind this. Seeing an event of this level here in Morocco is truly exciting.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n

And that excitement was shared worldwide. Thanks to ultra-high-performance connectivity, the tournament was broadcast live globally on YouTube, Twitch, Max it, and FCM TV. Thousands of viewers followed the competition in flawless image quality and witnessed The Wolf from Jordan claim victory. Beyond performance, the tournament also reinforced our commitment to responsible gaming. Through awareness initiatives addressing online harassment in gaming communities, Orange continues to promote a safer, more inclusive gaming environment. Combining technical excellence with player support remains our key focus, and this unique setting showcased exactly that.<\/p>\n

\n Responsible esports: our commitment<\/p>\n

\n At Orange, we believe gaming should remain a celebration and a space where everyone can thrive. That\u2019s why we developed the #ForGoodConnections program.\n <\/p>\n

Tackling cyberbullying<\/p>\n

\n Raising awareness within gaming communities about online harassment and the importance of digital safety\n <\/p>\n

Safe Zones<\/p>\n

\n Virtual spaces where players experiencing toxic behavior can receive immediate support and be directed to specialized advocacy groups\n <\/p>\n

Promoting healthy screen time<\/p>\n

\n Encouraging responsible gaming habits to protect player well-being\n <\/p>\n

Tackling cyberbullying<\/p>\n

\n Raising awareness within gaming communities about online harassment and the importance of digital safety\n <\/p>\n

Safe Zones<\/p>\n

\n Virtual spaces where players experiencing toxic behavior can receive immediate support and be directed to specialized advocacy groups\n <\/p>\n

Promoting healthy screen time<\/p>\n

\n Encouraging responsible gaming habits to protect player well-being\n <\/p>\n

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