Mosconi Cup
Recap
Published April 13, 2026
Team Europe defeated Team USA 11-3 at Alexandra Palace to claim their fourth consecutive Mosconi Cup title. Rookie captain Ralph Eckert led the Europeans to victory in the 30th anniversary event, with strong performances across all matches.
Europe won all four matches on day one, the first clean sweep since 2013. Jayson Shaw and Albin Ouschan won the doubles play, while Joshua Filler defeated Skyler Woodward 5-0. After day two, Europe led 7-1, equaling the largest advantage in Mosconi Cup history after two days of play.
Jeremy Jones captained the USA squad throughout the event. Veteran Shane Van Boening secured key wins for the Americans. Europe demonstrated depth with contributions from Francisco Sanchez Ruiz and David Alcaide alongside established stars. By the end of day three, Europe led 9-2.
On the final day, Europe secured the points needed for victory. Van Boening defeated Joshua Filler 5-2 in singles, but the USA could not close the gap. The final score of 11-3 reflected Europe's overall performance across four days in London.
This victory extends Europe's overall series lead in the Mosconi Cup and demonstrates their dominance in international 9-ball competition. Team USA faced a significant challenge competing at the highest level of this prestigious event. The tournament featured $360,000 in total prize money.
Sources: Matchroom Pool Matchroom Pool
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