The Esports World Cup 2025 ran from July 16–20, featuring top global rosters and a massive $2,000,000 prize pool. Full tournament results are available at the official event page.
2025Saudi Arabia
Gen.G
Anyone's Legend
T1In a nail-biting conclusion to the Esports World Cup 2025, Gen.G emerged victorious over AG.AL in a 3:2 grand final showdown. Held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, the five-map series saw Gen.G claim the championship title and a $600,000 prize after a rollercoaster battle marked by strategic brilliance and mechanical finesse.
Gen.G came out swinging, storming ahead with dominant performances on the first two maps. A measured early game and clutch teamfighting around key objectives gave them the upper hand in map one. On map two, their macro control was textbook — rotations were crisp, vision suffocated AG.AL, and the match ended in clean, clinical fashion.
But AG.AL weren’t done yet. On the third map, a perfectly timed Baron call turned the tide. With tempo and map control in their favor, they clawed back into the series. The fourth map brought even more tension. Both teams traded blows early, but it was AG.AL who capitalized on Gen.G’s mid-game oversteps, snowballing to tie the series at 2-2.
With everything on the line in the final game, Gen.G returned to their fundamentals. Playing with poise and discipline, they secured early leads and tightened their grip around objectives. Despite AG.AL’s attempts to shift momentum, Gen.G never faltered — closing out the series and lifting the trophy in front of a roaring Riyadh crowd.
MVP Honors: Ruler, Gen.G’s veteran AD Carry, was the undisputed star. From surgical positioning to high-impact teamfight executions, Ruler was the steady hand guiding Gen.G through every high-stakes moment.