The MongolZ sweep way to glory at Esports World Cup

The MongolZ sweep way to glory at Esports World Cup

Field Level Media
24 Aug 2025, 21:10 GMT+

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The MongolZ recorded a 3-0 victory over Aurora Gaming on Sunday in the grand final of the Counter-Strike event at the Esports World Cup in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Azbayar 'Senzu' Munkhbold collected 61 kills and a plus-17 kills-to-death differential for the MongolZ, who posted a 16-14 win on Mirage, 13-9 victory on Dust II and 13-4 triumph on Nuke.

Fellow Mongolian Sodbayar 'Techno' Munkhbold of the MongolZ was named the tournament MVP.Turkey's Ismailcan 'XANTARES' Dortkardes had 56 kills and a plus-8 kills-to-death differential for Aurora Gaming.

Also on Sunday, Team Falcons rallied for a 2-1 victory over Team Vitality in the third-place match.

Russian Ilya 'm0NESY' Osipov totaled 54 kills and a plus-29 kills-to-death differential for Team Falcons.

Great Britain's William 'mezii' Merriman had 36 kills and a minus-4 rating for Team Vitality.

Prize pool for Counter-Strike: Global Offensive event at the Esports World Cup, with money winnings and Esports World Cup club points1. $500,000, 1,000 points -- The MongolZ

2. $230,000, 750 points -- Aurora Gaming

3. $130,000, 500 points -- Team Falcons

4. $70,000, 300 points -- Team Vitality

5-8. $40,000, 200 points -- TYLOO, 3DMAX, HEROIC, MOUZ

9-16. $20,000, no points -- Team Liquid, Astralia, Natus Vincere, GamerLegion, FaZe Clan, Team Spirit, Virtus.pro, G2 Esports--Field Level Media

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