The world of mobile esports just witnessed one of the most dramatic championship runs ever as Yangon Galacticos completed a jaw-dropping turnaround to win the PUBG Mobile World Cup at the 2025 Esports World Cup in Riyadh. What began as a shaky group stage performance turned into a Cinderella story that will be remembered by fans for years to come.
Entering the tournament as clear underdogs, Yangon Galacticos were never expected to challenge the titans of PUBG Mobile. After an average group stage showing, the team ended in 11th place and had to fight for survival to even qualify for the grand finals. Their form during the survival rounds was inconsistent at best. For much of the two-day battle, they hovered around the middle of the leaderboard, showing glimpses of brilliance but never truly convincing.
When the dust settled at the end of the survival stage, they clung to the last qualifying spot by a single point, narrowly edging out Influence Rage. It was a margin so razor-thin that a single missed elimination over two days could have seen them packing their bags early.
But what followed was nothing short of legendary.
The grand finals brought out the very best in Yangon Galacticos. On day one, they stunned fans with two first-place finishes and four top-four placements, shooting up the standings and silencing every doubter. Day two continued the dream run, as they added two more wins and solidified their lead. By the final day, they only needed 10 points to become match-point eligible. Within two games, they hit that mark.
From then on, it was a nerve-wracking wait for that final victory. They couldn’t clinch the win until the very last possible game, but fate was on their side. With Alpha Gaming and Weibo Gaming both crashing out early in the final round, Yangon Galacticos secured the championship before the match even ended. Realizing what they had achieved, the team began celebrating mid-game as the remaining teams played on.
Khant "Romeo" Hein, speaking after the win, captured the moment perfectly.
“Of course we were nervous, we were top of the leaderboard,” he said. “We made some mistakes in earlier rounds, but we trusted each other and waited for others to slip. We had the confidence and we knew it was possible. This is our dream.”
Though Yangon Galacticos clinched the trophy, the SONY Grand Finals MVP was awarded to Alpha Gaming’s Uuganbayar "DOK" Dulguun, whose consistent brilliance across all three final days made him an undeniable standout.
With the victory, Yangon Galacticos also bagged 1000 Club Championship points, their first on the leaderboard. While their chances in the overall Club Championship remain slim unless they qualify in upcoming fighting game titles like TEKKEN 8 or Street Fighter 6, their underdog triumph in PUBG Mobile has already cemented their place in esports history.
Weibo Gaming, finishing second, earned a valuable 750 points, giving them hope in the broader competition after a string of near-misses in other events. With three more teams set to compete in the coming weeks, they remain a strong contender in the final Club standings.
This championship was more than a win. It was a statement. Yangon Galacticos showed the world that grit, belief, and heart can overcome any odds. They didn’t just win the trophy, they won the hearts of fans across the globe.
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