Esports World Cup 2025 – Sunday Showdowns in Rocket League, Tekken 8 and TFT
Updated 18/08/2025 at 18:00 GMT+1
Sunday marked another intense day at the Esports World Cup 2025 in Riyadh, with multiple tournaments wrapping up and key players securing critical victories. Fans saw thrilling matchups in Rocket League, Tekken 8 and Teamfight Tactics, with championship points and titles shaping the overall club standings.
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Rocket League – Karmine Corp Rule Supreme
The Rocket League concluded with high drama in the semi-finals and grand final.
Team Karmine Corp defeated Team Falcons 4–2 in the semis, showcasing precise aerial plays and fast rotations. Geekay Esports edged out Team Vitality 4–3 in a nail-biting contest, with multiple overtime goals thrilling the crowd.
The results set up an electrifying grand final on Sunday evening - Karmine Corp v Geekay Esports.
Karmine Corp completed a flawless campaign in the final, dominating Geekay Esports 4–1, securing the French club their first-ever EWC championship and $400,000 of the $1,000,000 prize pool.
Samy "dralii" Hajji was also named SONY MVP after his incredible performance throughout the EWC 2025 event.
Tekken 8 – Ulsan Dominates
In Tekken 8, Lim "Ulsan" Soo-hoon of DN Freecs secured the club championship with a 5–2 victory over Yoon "LowHigh" Sun-woong.
Ulsan's Dragunov playstyle proved decisive, combining flawless combos with defensive reads to clinch back-to-back EWC titles.
The win earned DN Freecs 1,000 club championship points, propelling them into a joint 11th place in the overall standings.
Meanwhile, Team Falcons entrants in Tekken 8 failed to advance, highlighting the rising competition in the scene.
Teamfight Tactics – Weibo Gaming Triumphs
Teamfight Tactics crowned Weibo Gaming as champions after they defeated Virtus.pro 3–1 in the finals.
WBG had been undefeated in group play, and mid laner Yin "Saopimi" Shengjie delivered a stellar performance, achieving a 71% win rate and securing Sony MVP honours.
Weibo Gaming collected $150,000 and 1,000 club points, climbing into 8th in the Club
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