Team Spirit Defeats Natus Vincere at Esports World Cup 2025
On July 10th in Riyadh, the third day of the group stage of the Esports World Cup 2025 for Dota 2 took place. Four initial matches were played in groups A and B. Team Spirit decisively defeated Natus Vincere , and BetBoom Team easily handled Execration . The matchup between Falcons and Gaimin Gladiators ended in a draw. The tournament continues as teams fight for a spot in the playoffs.
Group Distribution
Group A
Team Spirit had a strong start, leaving no chance for Natus Vincere . Both maps were under Spirit's complete control. This victory allowed Spirit to earn 5 points and take the lead in the group. Navi , after a draw and a win, are in second place with 3 points, and the upcoming matches will determine their playoff fate.
In an evenly matched battle, Talon and Xtreme shared the points. Talon played confidently on the first map, but Xtreme managed to bounce back on the second. Both teams remain winless, occupying the third and fourth spots in Group A. With two points and a negative map difference, the teams need to win in the upcoming rounds to keep their chances of advancing from the group alive.
Group B
BetBoom Team confidently handled Execration and solidified their position at the top of Group B. Nightfall's team once again demonstrated mature discipline, winning the series without giving their opponent a chance. BB now has two wins and one draw — the best record in the group. Execration , on the other hand, with one point and five lost maps, currently sits at the bottom of the table.
The match between Falcons and GG ended in a draw, but for Gaimin, it's their second consecutive positive result. The team continues to fight for the playoffs with four points. Falcons have not yet secured a win, but two draws keep them in the middle of the table. However, without wins in the upcoming matches, their chances will significantly decrease.
Match Schedule
The next round is scheduled for July 11th. Key group stage matches are ahead, where teams will compete for playoff spots.
The Esports World Cup 2025 for Dota 2 is taking place from July 8th to 19th in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia . Teams are competing for a prize pool of $3,000,000. You can follow the schedule, results, and all tournament news via the link.
