25-07-2025
PUBG Mobile World Cup 2025 Group Stage Day 1 Recap: Overall Standings, Key Highlights, Analysis, and What to Expect Next
PUBG Mobile World Cup 2025 Day Overview (Image via Krafton)
The
PUBG Mobile World Cup 2025 (PMWC)
launched its group stage in thrilling fashion on July 25 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Featuring the top 24 teams from around the world and a $3 million prize pool at stake, Day 1 delivered intense action, close finishes, and standout performances that have already shaken up predictions heading into the rest of the stage.
PUBG Mobile World Cup 2025 Format Overview
• Schedule: July 25–27, 2025
• Teams: 24, split into three groups—Red, Yellow, Green
• Match System: Six matches each day across Sanhok, Erangel, and Miramar
• Progression: Top 8 teams from the group stage move directly to the Grand Finals, while the remaining 16 proceed to the Survival Stage for another chance
PUBG Mobile World Cup 2025 Day 1 Standings: Who's Leading the Pack?
Group Red and Yellow faced off in six matches, producing a highly competitive leaderboard:
[EN] 2025 PMWC at EWC Group Stage Day 1 | PUBG MOBILE WORLD CUP at ESPORTS WORLD CUP
Rank
Team
Points
Chicken Dinners
1
4 Thrives Esports
56
1
2
Alpha7 Esports
55
2
3
DRX
54
2
4
Team Secret
50
1
5
Regnum Carya
42
1
6
Yangon Galacticos
42
0
7
Weibo Gaming
40
0
8
Horaa Esports
36
0
9
Influence Rage
29
0
10
Team Vision
25
0
11
Team AxTMG
22
0
12
Team Falcons
22
0
13
E Arena
18
0
14
NongShim Redforce
16
0
15
Fire Flux Esports
11
0
16
POWR Esports
3
0
PUBG Mobile World Cup 2025 Match-by-Match Breakdown
• Match 1 (Sanhok): DRX opened strong, winning with 19 points while Yangon Galacticos racked up eliminations.
• Match 2 (Erangel): Alpha7 grabbed their first Chicken Dinner, showcasing lethal coordination.
• Match 3 (Erangel): 4 Thrives dominated with a 24-point win, marked by sharp rotations and lockdowns.
• Match 4 (Erangel): DRX earned another win, solidifying their position with calm late-game execution.
• Match 5 (Miramar): Alpha7 exploded with 19 eliminations; Team Secret's IGL Suuk led with calculated gameplay.
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Undo
• Match 6 (Miramar): Regnum Carya closed out the day with a key Chicken Dinner to stay in contention.
PUBG Mobile World Cup 2025: Team Performance Analysis
Top Contenders
• 4 Thrives Esports (PK): Consistent, aggressive, and strategic, leading by a slim margin.
• Alpha7 Esports (BR): Double Chicken Dinners and high elimination count show their killer instinct.
• DRX (KR): Methodical play and smart zone entries keep them a serious title threat.
Teams Under Pressure
• AxTMG (India) and Falcons (KSA): Both sitting at 22 points, these teams underperformed relative to expectations and must refine their mid-game strategies.
• Fire Flux, NongShim, and POWR Esports are teetering near the bottom and need major turnarounds on Day 2 to stay in the race for the Grand Finals.
Breakout Potential
• Yangon Galacticos and Weibo Gaming have shown clutch playmaking and could rise further with consistent finishes.
• Team Secret are demonstrating solid late-game reads and leadership under pressure, making them a team to watch.
What to Expect Next in PMWC 2025
Likely Grand Finals Qualifiers
Based on current trends, these teams are in strong positions:
• Alpha7 Esports
• 4 Thrives Esports
• DRX
• Team Secret
Yangon Galacticos and Weibo Gaming are also potential surprises if their aggressive styles continue to pay off.
On the Brink
AxTMG, Falcons, EArena, and NongShim will need to significantly adjust tactics, play more aggressively, and aim for top placements if they hope to stay in the competition.
Memorable Moments from PUBG Mobile World Cup 2025 Day 1
• Carrilho's 1v3: The Alpha7 star delivered a jaw-dropping early-game triple kill that energized the crowd.
• Suuk's Leadership: Team Secret's IGL navigated tight zones with poise, helping the team push into top-tier placements.
• 4 Thrives' Rotations: Their gatekeeping on bridge crossings and rotational awareness set the tone for others to follow.
Day 1 of the PUBG Mobile World Cup 2025 group stage set the bar high with razor-thin margins and tactical excellence across the board. As the action moves into Day 2 with Groups Green and Yellow squaring off, fans can expect shifting dynamics, renewed rivalries, and possible upsets that could redefine the playoff picture. With so much still on the line, every point matters—and every match could shape the destiny of this year's world champion.
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