Mosconi Cup
Recap
Published April 13, 2026
Europe defeated Team USA 11-3 at the 2016 Betfair Mosconi Cup at Alexandra Palace to claim their sixth title. Austria’s Albin Ouschan earned MVP honors for the tournament.
Europe led 5-2 after the opening session. The European squad, captained by Marcus Chamat, included Darren Appleton, Niels Feijen, Jayson Shaw, and Mark Gray alongside Ouschan. Shaw won seven Mosconi Cup titles representing Europe throughout his career.
Team USA, captained by Mark Wilson, featured Shane Van Boening, Skyler Woodward, and veteran Rodney Morris. The Americans won one match on the final evening, with Morris and Justin Bergman prevailing in the last match of the night.
By the third day, Europe led 10-3 and clinched the Cup shortly after. The tournament featured singles, doubles, and team matches in 9-ball format.
The 2016 victory showcased Europe’s pool talent, with players like Shaw and Ouschan establishing themselves as top competitors. European pool play continued to develop at a high level of competition.
Sources: 2016 Mosconi Cup – Wikipedia Jayson Shaw – Wikipedia
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