The PUBG Mobile World Cup group stage draw has been revealed, setting the stage for intense competition. This year's tournament introduces a group stage format for the first time, a significant change to the competition's structure.
Teams are divided into three groups: Red, Green, and Yellow, each battling for a spot in the main tournament. The top 12 teams will advance, while the remaining 12 will compete in the Survival Stage for a chance to rejoin the main event.
Here's the group breakdown:
Group Red: Brute Force, Tianba, 4Merical Vibes, Reject, Dplus, D’Xavier, Besiktas Black, and Yoodoo Alliance.
Group Green: Team Liquid, Team Harame Bro, Vampire Esports (special invite), TJB Esports, Falcons Force, Madbulls, IHC Esports, and Talon Esports.
Group Yellow: Boom Esports, CAG Osaka, DRX, IW NRX, Alpha7 Esports, INCO Gaming, Money Makers, and POWR Esports.
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The tournament's location is generating considerable buzz. The PUBG Mobile World Cup will be held at the inaugural Esports World Cup in Saudi Arabia, a move that's both exciting and controversial due to the venue's location and the country's significant investment in the gaming industry. The impact on the tournament's profile remains to be seen.
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