LATAM, Asia, and MENA Lock in teams for Esports World Cup

The excitement for the Esports World Cup continues to build as LATAM, Asia, and MENA have confirmed their representatives for the grand event in Riyadh. Each region held intense closed qualifiers where the best teams fought fiercely to secure their spot.

The closed qualifiers featured eight teams who battled through a single elimination bracket, with each match being a Bo3. Here's a look at how each region's champion emerged victorious.

LATAM: Team Cruelty

The LATAM region saw a series of thrilling matches, culminating in Team Cruelty securing the sole slot for Riyadh.

Team Cruelty showcased their resilience and skill from the beginning, securing two hard-fought 2-0 wins against Yiyo and CintaNegra Esports. In the finals, they faced off against REVEN ECLUB. Despite dropping their only map of the qualifiers, Team Cruelty managed to turn the tide and win the series 2-1. This victory earned them the coveted ticket to represent the LATAM region at the Esports World Cup.

Asia: Bleed Esports

Bleed Esports emerged as the champions of the Asia region, demonstrating their dominance throughout the closed qualifiers. The team had a strong run to the finals, delivering 2-0 victories against Rival Esports and Dire Wolves in a commanding fashion.

In the finals, Bleed Esports faced FURY. Like Team Cruelty, Bleed dropped their first map but rallied back to win the series 2-1. Their tenacity and superior gameplay ensured they secured the spot as Asia's representatives for Riyadh, making them a team to watch out for in the upcoming tournament.

MENA: Geekay Esports

Geekay Esports will be representing the MENA region, having displayed exceptional skill and determination throughout the closed qualifiers. Their journey began with a dominant 2-0 win against The Vicious.

In the second match, Geekay faced ROC Esports. Despite losing the first map, they recovered and won the series 2-1, advancing to the finals. The final match against Twisted Minds was intense, with both teams winning their respective map picks. However, Geekay Esports secured a dominant 7-1 victory on the decider map, Oregon, thus clinching the series 2-1 and earning their ticket to Riyadh.

With LATAM, Asia, and MENA teams now confirmed, the Esports World Cup is inching closer to completion. All eyes are on the upcoming qualifiers in Europe, North America, and Japan, which will determine the remaining participants.

The level of competition at the Esports World Cup is expected to be higher than ever, with the best teams from each region showcasing their talents on the global stage. As the event draws nearer, anticipation continues to build, promising an unforgettable tournament in Riyadh.

For the complete information on the EWC, check out our all-inclusive guide. Stay tuned to Strafe Esports for upcoming information on the upcoming Esports World Cup.

You can also follow the Esports World Cup Official X account for more updates.

Featured Image Source: Bleed Esports/@ggBleed on X

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