The 2024 PUBG MOBILE World Cup (PMWC) Main Tournament, as part of the Esports World Cup in Riyadh, concluded today as Alpha 7 Esports made history in being the first team crowned PMWC Champions. Months of training and weeks of competing culminated in an electrifying weekend which saw the Brazilian team rocket to the top of the leaderboard, earning themselves the 2024 PMWC title, official trophy, and lion’s share of the $3,000,000 USD prize pool.
The atmosphere in Riyadh’s Esports Federation Arena was amazing, as fans watched every second with unfaltering passion. In what was another exhilarating showcase of world-class talent, the performances over the last three days embodied the spirit of the inaugural 2024 PMWC, with record-breaking displays and constant surprises throughout. There is no better demonstration of this than the major leaderboard changes from day one to day three, which saw Vampire Esports climb from last place to seventh, and Tianba jump from eighth to third. The conclusion of day two saw Alpha 7 Esports sitting comfortably at the top of the leaderboard with four wins, followed closely by rival team REJECT, who had previously beaten them to the crown in the 2024 PUBG MOBILE Global Open (PMGO).
Tensions were high heading into the final day with the fate of the title still uncertain. In the mid-table, things were just as tumultuous, with the likes of Talon Esports, DRX, Tong Jia Bao Esports, Tianba, and BOOM Esports snapping at each other’s heels. Kicking things off with a bang, Alpha 7 Esports secured their fifth victory of the tournament, setting a new record. In another record-breaking moment, REJECT’s Reijioco stunned fans with a mind blowing 420-metre elimination in the fourth match.
With the day nearing its end, Alpha 7 Esports’ victory was looking certain with a 27-point lead over REJECT in second place. Whilst the two giants played safe throughout the game, the significance of this match would be seen in which team would join these two on the podium. The final game saw several trades amidst chaotic firefights between DRX, POWR Esports, and Tong Jia Bao Esports, with Tianba’s shan being the last-standing, engaging from afar trying to pick off some final points. In the end, it was Alpha 7 Esports’ surgical decision-making, playing safe when necessary and aggressive when the moment was right, which saw them take home the first ever 2024 PMWC trophy.
Commenting on their team’s hard-fought victory, Alpha 7 Esports’s Carrilho said,
Alpha 7 Esports Takes the 2024 PUBG MOBILE World Cup Trophy
