AG.AL has etched its name into esports history by winning the Honor of Kings World Cup at the 2025 Esports World Cup held in Riyadh. The Chinese powerhouse overcame a tough challenge from TT Global in a dramatic seven-game series, finishing 4-3 in what was one of the most thrilling matchups of the tournament so far.
The stakes were massive, with AG.AL walking away with seven hundred fifty thousand dollars and earning a coveted one thousand Club Championship points. This victory pushes AG.AL to second place in the overall championship leaderboard, giving them a serious shot at the grand Club Championship title depending on the results of the remaining competitions.
From the beginning, both AG.AL and TT Global were considered top contenders. As the only two teams representing China, a region widely seen as the dominant force in Honor of Kings, they brought immense expectations into the event. Their performance in the playoffs made it clear why. TT Global powered through Team Vitality and NOVA Esports with only a single game dropped, while AG.AL looked unstoppable, defeating Alpha7 Esports and Twisted Minds without conceding a single map.
The grand final delivered on all fronts. TT Global raced ahead to a 3-1 lead, putting themselves on the brink of victory. But AG.AL, refusing to fold under pressure, mounted an incredible comeback. With everything on the line in the final game, they held their nerve and pulled off a stunning win that left fans around the world in awe.
AG.AL’s player Bicheng Xu, known in-game as YiNuo, described the win as nothing short of miraculous, crediting the team’s resilience and unity in the face of adversity. His teammate Jiahao Chen, also known as Zoe, earned the SONY MVP award for his game-changing performance in the comeback. He was awarded an additional ten thousand dollars and the tournament MVP medal for his efforts.
This win also marks a unique milestone for the 2025 Esports World Cup. AG.AL becomes the tenth different club to win a tournament, making this one of the most unpredictable and competitive seasons in recent memory. With more championships yet to be decided, the race for the overall Club Championship remains wide open.
Whether AG.AL can carry this momentum into the next stages of the tournament will be something fans across the globe will be watching closely. Their journey so far has been one of resilience, strategy, and unmatched gameplay under pressure.
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