Zubair Stuns Arslan Ash to Reach EWC 2026 Tekken 8 Final

M. Zubair has secured his place in the EWC 2026 Tekken 8 Final after edging out Pakistan’s Arslan Ash in a thrilling best-of-nine series.

Zubair prevailed 5–4 in a closely contested matchup, with neither player able to establish a decisive advantage for long. The series went down to the wire, forcing Zubair to deliver under immense pressure in the final games.

Arslan Ash showed his trademark resilience throughout the contest, keeping the score level and refusing to let Zubair pull away. However, Zubair held his nerve when it mattered most, completing the 5–4 victory and punching his ticket to the championship final.

The road to the final was simply not easy for Zubair. He kept fighting with Dragunov until the end, giving Arslan no chance to get a lead even after coming up with Zafina in the later stages.

With the win, Zubair now stands just one match away from being crowned the EWC 2026 Tekken 8 champion. Arslan Ash, meanwhile, exits after a hard-fought semifinal battle that went the full distance.