The Esports World Cup 2025 ran from July 8 to July 19 in Riyadh, drawing the best Dota 2 teams globally to compete for a $3,000,000 prize pool. For those who missed the action, full schedules, match results, and VODs are available through the official tournament hub.
2025Saudi Arabia, Riyadh, Boulevard Riyadh City
Team Spirit
Team Falcons
PARIVISIONTeam Spirit have etched their name in Dota 2 history, claiming the Esports World Cup 2025 crown with a thunderous 3-0 sweep over Team Falcons in the grand final. Held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, the victory nets Spirit $1,000,000 in prize money, while the Falcons settle for second place and $500,000.
From the first whistle, Spirit played like champions. Game 1 was textbook dominance — clean rotations, ironclad teamfight execution, and perfect map tempo left Falcons scrambling. Game 2 saw Falcons resist, but Spirit cracked it open at crucial junctures with immaculate coordination. Then came Game 3 — the exclamation point. In vintage fashion, Spirit closed the series with flair and discipline, sealing the trophy without dropping a single map.
Collapse — The Unquestioned MVP
Magomed “Collapse” Khalilov delivered a masterclass throughout the tournament, culminating in a finals performance that earned him the well-deserved MVP award. As Team Spirit’s offlaner, Collapse’s timing, initiations, and pressure were monumental in dismantling Falcons’ game plan.
Across the tournament, his impact was undeniable. Whether creating space or anchoring fights, he dictated the flow of every match he touched. His stat line? Nothing short of elite:
- Matches: 12–1
- KDA: 6.77 / 2.92 / 13.92 (Avg: 7.08)
- Average Creeps: 316.08
- Denies: 10.08
- GPM: 612
- XPM: 821
Collapse wasn’t just a pillar — he was the spine of Spirit’s relentless march. His consistency and clutch performances cemented this run as one of the cleanest in recent Dota 2 major history.