Gen.G outlast AG.AL, win grand final at Esports World Cup

Gen.G Esports overcame squandering a two-map lead to post a 3-2 victory over AG.AL International on Sunday in the grand final at the Esports World Cup League of Legends event in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Gen.G raced out to an early advantage after recording a 30-minute win on blue and a 28-minute victory on red. AG.AL responded with a 30-minute win on blue and a 46-minute victory on red before Gen.G countered with a triumph in the decisive map.

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From MSI to EWC - another international trophy for Gen.G!
We're not just winning-we're Rising Above, constantly evolving and setting a new standard for what it means to be a true champion.... pic.twitter.com/pGoTnWaCQx

— Gen.G Esports (@GenG) July 20, 2025

South Korean Ki-in "Kiin" Kim was named the MVP of the tournament for Gen.G Esports, who took home $600,000 and 1,000 EWC club points.

A dominant performance throughout the whole tournament!@kiin_99 is your @Sony MVP of League of Legends at EWC 25 pic.twitter.com/52pjxTdNbH

— Esports World Cup (@EWC_EN) July 20, 2025

Also on Sunday, T1 recorded a 2-0 sweep of G2 Esports in the third-place game. T1 secured a 27-minute win on blue and 28-minute victory on red to capture $230,000 and 500 points.

Twelve teams began the event, competing for a $2 million prize pool. The tournament is also part of the Club Championship that will award $7 million to the winning team at the end of the Cup.

Esports World Cup 2025 League of Legends prize pool (money, EWC club points):

1. $600,000, 1,000 club points -- Gen.G Esports

2. $320,000, 750 points -- AG.AL International

3. $230,000, 500 points -- T1

4. $160,000, 300 points -- G2 Esports

5-8. FlyQuest, Bilibili Gaming, Hanwha Life Sports, KOI -- $110,000, 200 points

9-10. FURIA, CTBC Flying Oyster -- $75,000, no points

11-12. Cloud9, GAM Esports -- $50,000, no points

--Field Level Media