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, dividing teams into groups to determine finalists.
The participating teams are divided as follows:
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.
The top 12 teams will advance to the main tournament, while the remaining 12, along with four additional teams, will compete in the Survival Stage for a chance to join the main event.
The tournament's location is a significant talking point. The PUBG Mobile World Cup will be held at the inaugural Esports World Cup in Saudi Arabia, a decision met with both anticipation and controversy due to the venue's location and the country's investment in the gaming industry. The long-term impact on the tournament's profile remains to be seen.
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