The Esports World Cup 2024, held in Saudi Arabia, concluded on August 25, 2024, showcasing a remarkable array of talent and competition across various esports disciplines.
This year’s mega-event was marked by high-profile moments, including Neymar’s stellar participation and a record-breaking prize pool of USD $7,000,000 for team tournaments.
Here’s a comprehensive look at the winners from all 21 tournaments that took place during this exhilarating event.
Tournament Highlights and Winners
Early July Highlights
- Mobile Legends: Bang Bang
Winner: Selangor Red Giants (Malaysia)
The event kicked off with Selangor Red Giants taking home the first trophy in this popular mobile MOBA game.
- Call of Duty: Warzone
Winner: Team Falcons
The Falcons demonstrated their dominance in Call of Duty: Warzone, securing a prize of USD $1,000,000.
- League of Legends
Winner: T1 (South Korea)
Faker’s team, T1, reinforced their position as a leading team in League of Legends with another major victory.
- DOTA 2
Winner: Gaimin Gladiators
Gaimin Gladiators clinched the record-breaking USD $5,000,000 prize by defeating Team Liquid in a thrilling final.
- Free Fire
Winner: Team Falcons
Continuing their successful streak, Team Falcons also topped the Free Fire tournament.
Late July Showdowns
- Counter-Strike 2
Winner: Natus Vincere (Ukraine)
Natus Vincere outperformed G2 Esports to win the Counter-Strike 2 championship.
- PUBG Mobile
Winner: Alpha7 (Brazil)
Alpha7 emerged victorious in PUBG Mobile, representing South America with pride.
- Overwatch 2
Winner: Crazy Racoon (Japan)
Crazy Racoon claimed the top spot in Overwatch 2, showcasing exceptional teamwork and strategy.
- Mobile Legends BB (Women’s Tournament)
Winner: Omega Empress
Omega Empress took the crown in the female Mobile Legends BB competition.
August Achievements
- Rainbow Six Siege
Winner: Team BDS
Team BDS excelled in Rainbow Six Siege, demonstrating superior strategic gameplay.
- Apex Legends
Winner: Alliance
Alliance triumphed in Apex Legends, standing out as the last team standing in the battle royale.
- Fortnite
Winner: XSET
XSET conquered Fortnite, securing their position at the top of the battle royale scene.
- PUBG (Traditional)
Winner: Soniqs
Soniqs proved their mettle by winning the conventional PUBG tournament.
- Honor of Kings
Winner: KPL Dream Team
The KPL Dream Team emerged victorious in Honor of Kings, further solidifying their status in the esports arena.
- Teamfight Tactics
Winner: Wolves
Wolves excelled in Teamfight Tactics, overcoming T1 of South Korea.
Final Tournaments
- Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III
Winner: Atlanta FaZe
Atlanta FaZe outperformed 100 Thieves to claim victory in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III.
- Rocket League
Winner: Team BDS
Team BDS repeated their success with a win in Rocket League.
- StarCraft II
Winner: Team Liquid
Team Liquid proved their skills in StarCraft II, securing another major win.
- TEKKEN 8
Winner: ULSAN (Freecs)
ULSAN took the championship in TEKKEN 8, showcasing their fighting game prowess.
- Street Fighter 6
Winner: Xiao Hai (KuaiShow Gaming)
Xiao Hai achieved victory in Street Fighter 6, demonstrating exceptional fighting game skills.
- RENNSPORT
Winner: Team Redline
Team Redline dominated in RENNSPORT, with Kevin Siggy from Slovenia taking the top spot.
Prize Distribution and Team Rankings
In addition to individual tournament prizes, the Esports World Cup 2024 concluded with the following top teams in the overall standings:
- Team Falcons: USD $7,000,000
- Team Liquid: USD $4,000,000
- Team BDS: USD $2,000,000
These rankings reflect the extraordinary performances and contributions of these teams across the diverse array of esports disciplines featured at the event.
Final Toughts
The Esports World Cup 2024 has set a new standard for global esports events, combining thrilling competitions with high stakes and impressive prize pools. The diverse range of tournaments and the exceptional performances of teams highlight the growing significance and reach of esports on a global scale.
With the successful conclusion of this year’s event, the anticipation for the next edition in 2025 is already building.
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