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

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

Kaustavmani Choudhury

5 Jun, 2024, 15:47

|

Last updated: 9 Apr, 2025, 21:03

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

Read More:

Esports World Cup 2024 Club Championship: All you need to know

Rainbow Six Esports World Cup 2024: Brazil sends their top contender

PSG Talon Claims South Korean spot for Esports World Cup

Latest news

KeSPA Returns to the Table: Partnership Resumes with Esports Nations Cup for 2026 Edition

KeSPA Returns to the Table: Partnership Resumes with Esports Nations Cup for 2026 Edition

KeSPA and the Esports Foundation have to an agreement, bringing the South Korean association back into the fold as National Team Partner, and by extension returns South Korea to the list of nations for the ENC.
11h
Foo Zen-Wen

Benched by Bureaucracy: US Visa Denials Are Rewriting the BLAST R6 Major Before It Begins

In competitive gaming, the hardest opponents are the ones you can't out-shoot, outflank, or outmaneuver with a well-timed strat. They wear suits, stamp passports, and operate out of embassy waiting rooms thousands of miles from the server.
6 May
Kaustavmani Choudhury

Wolves Esports Out Before It Even Starts: Entire R6 Roster Denied Visas for Salt Lake City Major

It was supposed to be their breakthrough moment on the global stage. Wolves Esports had just wrapped up a strong run at the CN League Kickoff, punching their ticket to the BLAST R6 Major Salt Lake City and setting the stage for their first Major appearance under a completely new identity.
6 May
Thales Costa

BLAST R6 Major Salt Lake City 2026: Teams, Format, Predictions and More

With all the regional leagues having wrapped up, the 20 confirmed teams are making their way to Salt Lake City, Utah, for what is shaping up to be one of the most anticipated events in the Rainbow Six Siege esports calendar. The BLAST R6 Major Salt Lake City 2026 runs from May 8 to May 17, offering a loaded prize pool of $600,000 alongside crucial Six Invitational Points.
2 May
Kaustavmani Choudhury

Esports Foundation Club Partner Program: Understanding the Engine Behind EWC

The Club Partner Program (CPP) is one of the Esports Foundation (EF) flagship initiatives centered around providing investment and incentives to a select group of esports organizations that are members of the club. It consists of its own ecosystem of support for organizations as well as providing said organizations with a separate track for winning prize money – the Club Championship. But what do we actually know about how it works? Join us as we listen to industry staples speak on their experience.
1 May
Foo Zen-Wen

All Teams Going to the BLAST R6 Salt Lake City Major 2026

The BLAST R6 Salt Lake City Major 2026 is shaping up to be one of the most hyped Rainbow Six Siege international events of the year. Teams from across the globe have earned their spots through regional league play, and while some slots are still being decided, the picture is becoming clearer. Here's a full breakdown of every team heading to Salt Lake City.
27 Apr
Kaustavmani Choudhury

Rainbow Six Siege Y11S1.2: All New Changes from the Designer's Notes

Rainbow Six Siege's mid-season balancing update, Y11S1.2, is on the way, and Ubisoft has dropped the Designer's Notes to give players a full breakdown of every incoming change. From overhauled operator utility to quality-of-life refinements, here's a complete rundown of what's coming.
13 Apr
Kaustavmani Choudhury

Comments (0)

Log in to comment on this match