1. T1 Crushes North America’s Dreams in Teamfight Tactics
Teamfight Tactics at the Esports World Cup featured a special 4v4 format, demanding teamwork at levels rarely seen in competitive TFT. T1 quickly became the nightmare for North America. They knocked out Team Vitality in a brutal elimination match and ended Citadel Gaming’s run in the quarterfinals. While T1’s journey ended at the hands of Virtus.pro, their role as the North American slayers made them one of the most talked-about squads of the week.
2. Riddles Becomes Canada’s Lone Hero in Street Fighter 6
The Street Fighter 6 Last Chance Qualifier was a battlefield with 64 fighters fighting for just 10 coveted slots in the main event. Out of this chaos, Michael Riddles Kim rose as the story of the tournament. Known previously as a Smash Bros. professional, he transitioned into Street Fighter 6 this year and stunned everyone by placing eighth in the LCQ. Not only did he punch his ticket to the main event, but he also became the sole Canadian competitor on the EWC stage.
3. South Korea’s Complete Domination in TEKKEN 8
TEKKEN 8 once again showcased the legendary rivalry between Korea and Pakistan, but this time the story was one-sided. Pakistani champions Arslan Ash and Atif Ijaz were eliminated by Korean powerhouses Jeondding, Ulsan, and Mulgold. By the time the dust settled, the final bracket was stacked with six South Koreans and two Japanese players, both of whom exited in the quarterfinals. With South Korea taking total control, this week proved beyond doubt that the nation remains the undisputed king of TEKKEN.
4. ROC Esports Shock the PUBG Battlegrounds World
In PUBG Battlegrounds, all eyes were on the big-name clubs, but ROC Esports stole the show. The relatively unknown squad stunned the world by finishing first in two rounds of the group stage. Their relentless playstyle and clutch performances made them an instant fan favorite. Gabriel sxntastico Silva was crowned SONY MVP with an incredible 18 kills and 25 knockouts, a performance that single-handedly put his team in the global spotlight.
5. Spacestation Gaming’s Strange Rocket League Collapse
Rocket League fans were baffled when Spacestation Gaming seemed to crumble during their group stage battle with Team Vitality. After long technical pauses and a crushing 16–2 defeat, it almost looked like Spacestation had mentally checked out. While they clawed their way into the playoffs, their run ended quickly with a 4–1 loss to Team Falcons in the quarterfinals. Questions remain about whether frustration or technical issues caused their collapse, but either way, the performance will be remembered as one of the oddest moments of EWC 2025.
Closing Thoughts
From dominant nations to surprising underdogs, Week 6 of the Esports World Cup was packed with drama that left fans on the edge of their seats. With only a handful of days left in the tournament, the competition is only getting hotter, and the fight for esports immortality continues.
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