Capcom Cup 12: Top 16 Revealed for Street Fighter 6 World Finals

The third day of Capcom Cup 12 has concluded, setting the stage for the highly anticipated Top 16 finals. These elite players of Street Fighter 6 will now compete for a life-changing prize of one million dollars. Ahead of the crucial Top 16 matchups, we'll recap the events of the third day and highlight the Latin American contenders who have made it to this prestigious stage of the Street Fighter 6 world championship.

How the Final Four Players Qualified for the Top 16 of Capcom Cup 12

The last four spots in the Capcom Cup 12 Top 16 were fiercely contested in the group stage. Here’s a breakdown of how the qualifiers emerged:

In Group A, MenaRD from the Dominican Republic secured his place in the final stage of Capcom Cup 12. His journey was anything but easy, with narrow 3-2 victories against both Bravery from Singapore and JuicyJoe from Sweden.

Position	Player	Country	Character	Results
1	WBG\| MenaRD	Dominican Republic	Blanka	2-0
2	Bravery	Singapore	Cammy	1-1
3	NIP\| JuicyJoe	Sweden	JP	0-2

Group B saw a clear dominance from Japan's Kincho (Scarz). Playing Terry, the Japanese competitor finished the day with a perfect 2-0 record and a +4 game differential, having defeated Shaka22 and Yonangel with ease. Argentina's Shaka22, while not advancing, secured second place in the group with a decisive 3-0 win over Yonangel.

Position	Player	Country	Character	Results
1	Scarz\| Kincho	Japan	Terry	2-0
2	2G\| Shaka22	Argentina	Dhalsim	1-1
3	Yonangel	Germany	JP	0-2

Group C was topped by Xerna from the Netherlands, who expertly used Mai Shiranui to overcome both opponents. The most challenging match on his route to the Capcom Cup 12 Top 16 was against Japan's Ryukichi, which Xerna won 3-2. Ryukichi, alternating between Mai and Ken, claimed the second qualifying spot by defeating Brazil's NotPedro 3-0.

Position	Player	Country	Character	Results
1	Xerna	Netherlands	Mai	2-0
2	FAV\| Ryukichi	Japan	Mai, Ken	1-1
3	E1S\| NotPedro	Brazil	Ken	0-2

Finally, in Group D, American player ChrisT secured his Top 16 spot primarily using Ken. His perfect score came from victories against Bangladesh's Raihan (3-0) and Jamaica's JAK (3-2). Raihan, playing Elena and notable as one of the few players utilizing modern controls in Capcom Cup 12, maintained his position by defeating JAK 3-1, relegating the Juri/Mai player to the last spot in the group.

Position	Player	Country	Character	Results
1	ChrisT	USA	Ken	2-0
2	lllRaihanlll	Bangladesh	Elena	1-1
3	SR\| JAK	USA	Juri, Mai	0-2

Who Made the Top 16 and What Are Their Matchups for the Capcom Cup 12 Finals?

The final stage of Capcom Cup 12 now has its Top 16 matchups confirmed. The tournament transitions to a single-elimination bracket, with matches played in a best-of-9 (Bo9) format, as players vie for the coveted million-dollar grand prize.

Here are the first-round matchups:

Blaz vs. Chris Tatarian
Fuudo vs. Big Bird
Sahara vs. Xerna
Dual Kevin vs. Momochi
Vxbao vs. Kincho
Leshar vs. Higuchi
Micky vs. MenaRD
Kilzyou vs. Itabashi Zangief

How to Watch the Capcom Cup 12 Finals (and its Cost)?

Capcom has announced a significant reduction in prices to watch the Capcom Cup 12 finals. A two-day access pass now costs ¥1,500 (approximately $10 USD), while a single-day ticket is priced at ¥900 (around $6 USD). Access to the Capcom Cup 12 finals can be purchased via the SPWN website.