Karmine Corp crowned Rocket League Esports World Cup champions

After four days of breathtaking aerials, clutch saves, and relentless action, Karmine Corp rose to the occasion in Riyadh, claiming their first-ever Rocket League championship at the 2025 Esports World Cup. The French powerhouse pocketed US$400,000 and 1,000 Club Championship points, cementing themselves as Europe’s premier squad.

Early dominance sets the tone

Karmine Corp’s journey began with authority, sweeping Virtus.pro 3–0 before clashing with American heavyweights NRG. After racing to a 2–0 lead, KC was pushed to the brink as NRG forced a decisive fifth game. The French side held firm, edging out a 3–2 victory to secure their playoff spot.

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Breaking the Falcons’ fortress

Momentum carried into the knockout stage. A 4–1 quarterfinal win over Team Secret set up a high-stakes semifinal against hometown heroes Team Falcons. Despite the deafening Saudi crowd, Karmine Corp showcased their trademark discipline and synergy, grinding out a 4–2 triumph to reach the grand final.

European showdown in the grand final

On the other side of the bracket, Geekay Esports stunned favorites Team Vitality in a dramatic seven-game thriller, setting the stage for an all-European finale. But the final proved one-sided. Karmine Corp stormed to a 3–0 lead without conceding a goal. Geekay snatched game four, but KC slammed the door shut in game five to seal a 4–1 series win and their first Rocket League Esports World Cup title.

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Drama in the third-place match

Meanwhile, Team Falcons and Team Vitality met in a crucial third-place clash with Club Championship implications. Falcons edged Vitality 4–3, thanks to a bizarre own goal in the final moments that left the French side’s hopes in tatters. The win gave Falcons valuable points, keeping them atop the leaderboard with 4,700 heading into the final week.

Winning Moment

Karmine Corp’s victory makes them the 18th unique club to capture an EWC title and elevates them to 11th on the Club Championship leaderboard. With Rocket League now wrapped, attention turns to September’s RLCS World Championship, but August 17 will be remembered as the day KC silenced Riyadh and stamped their name among the game’s greats.