ManuBachoore secures EA Sports FC 25 World Championship

Manuel “ManuBachoore” Bachoore won the EA Sports FC Pro 25 World Championship at the 2025 Esports World Cup in Riyadh on Sunday, August 10, defeating Brice “Brice” Masson of Team Vitality 5-3 in the grand final to claim his second world title and secure Team Liquid’s record-breaking third championship of the tournament.

The Dutch star’s victory adds to his 2023 world crown and cements his place among the elite in competitive EA FC. Entering the event through the play-ins, ManuBachoore topped his group with just one loss before navigating a tense knockout stage where multiple matches were decided by a single goal.

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In the final, ManuBachoore’s trademark attacking style was on full display as he traded goals with his French rival in a tight, high-stakes contest. Leading by just one goal in the closing minutes, he found the net again to make it 5-3, sealing both the match and a piece of Esports World Cup history.

Reflecting on his achievement, ManuBachoore expressed disbelief and gratitude.

“To be two-time World Champion is more than I ever asked for. It feels like a dream. I’m grateful for this moment and for Team Liquid’s belief in me,” he said.

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The win earned 1,000 Club Championship points, pushing Team Liquid to the top of the standings with 4,200 points — 500 ahead of Team Falcons. Brice’s runner-up finish added 750 points for Team Vitality, narrowing their gap to Falcons to just 550 points heading into the final two weeks of competition.

This EA Sports FC 25 triumph follows Team Liquid’s earlier wins in other events, making them the first club in Esports World Cup history to capture three titles in a single edition. With finals in Teamfight Tactics, Rocket League, and Tekken 8 still to come, the race for the Club Championship remains wide open.