Week 5 of the 2025 Esports World Cup delivered high‑stakes action in Riyadh, with three major titles decided and the Club Championship standings shaken up heading into the final stretch. Check out the detailed information about the EWC 2025 week 5 recap.
The Esports World Cup 2025 aka EWC 2025 Week 5 Recap
In Rainbow Six Siege X, Team Secret stunned fans by sweeping G2 Esports 3‑0 in the grand final. Entering as Europe’s third seed, they went unbeaten throughout the tournament and capitalized on the early elimination of defending champions Team Falcons to secure both their first EWC trophy and first major Siege title.
The Call of Duty: Warzone championship saw Saudi team Twisted Minds claim victory in dramatic fashion. Players Aydan, zSmit, and Almond—all veterans without a prior LAN title—hit match point in game six but had to fend off several contenders over four tense matches before sealing the win in the deciding 10th game.
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In EA SPORTS FC 25, Dutch star Manuel “ManuBachoore” Bachoore of Team Liquid battled through the play‑in stage to lift his second World Championship trophy. In the final, he edged Brice “Brice” Masson of Team Vitality 5‑3 in a thrilling, end‑to‑end encounter. This triumph marked Team Liquid’s third championship at EWC 2025, making them the first club in event history to win in three different games within a single year.
These victories propelled Team Liquid to the top of the Club Championship leaderboard with 4,200 points, overtaking Team Falcons on 3,700. Team Vitality closed in on Falcons, setting up a fierce three‑way battle for the $7 million prize with only two weeks remaining.
Off the main stage, Week 5 featured several storylines. Team Falcons endured a surprise exit in Siege X after being knocked out by Spacestation Gaming. In transfer news, Danish EAFC star Anders “Vejrgang” Vejrgang announced a move to Falcons for the next season. Gaming legend Hideo Kojima was confirmed for a special fan event and NGSC conference appearance on August 23. Meanwhile, a packed crowd enjoyed a celebrity EA FC 25 showmatch where Kaká defeated Ronaldo Nazário, prompting Ronaldo to challenge him to a Warzone rematch.
The EWC Festival continued alongside the competition, featuring fan tournaments, interactive booths, and the unveiling of the Kings League MENA by Gerard Piqué. With momentum swinging and multiple titles still up for grabs, the stage is set for an electrifying final two weeks.
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