Esports World Cup 2024: Recap of Day One

The opening day of Esports World Cup 2024 concluded with a series of thrilling matches. Teams from across the globe competed for spots in the playoffs, with defeated teams moving to the last-chance bracket. It was a true test of endurance and skill for all participants.

This day underscored the promise of Esports World Cup 2024 as one of the year's most riveting tournaments. Players showcased exceptional gameplay, delivering myriad emotions for spectators.

The Esports World Cup has long been a premier event in esports, gathering top teams worldwide vying for the championship. The tournament format includes stages such as the group stage, playoffs, and a last-chance bracket.

The group stage is pivotal in determining advancing teams and those at risk of elimination.

Here are the results from the first day:

- Team Spirit 2-0 MIBR: Spirit convincingly defeated MIBR on Nuke (13-4) and Vertigo (13-3).

- Virtus.pro 2-0 Complexity: Virtus.pro triumphed over Complexity on Anubis (13-9) and Dust2 (13-4).

- Natus Vincere 2-0 FURIA: Na'Vi demonstrated superiority against FURIA on Nuke (13-11) and Mirage (13-5).

- Team Vitality 2-0 M80: Vitality secured victory over M80 on Vertigo (13-11) and Dust II (13-5).

- FaZe 2-0 FlyQuest: FaZe prevailed over FlyQuest on Anubis (16-13) and Nuke (13-11).

- G2 2-0 The MongolZ: G2 proved stronger than The MongolZ on Ancient (13-11) and Inferno (16-13).

- MOUZ 2-1 Sashi: MOUZ won against Sashi on Ancient (13-7) and Mirage (13-5) but lost on Nuke (11-13).

Winning teams secure spots in the playoffs, while losers move to the last-chance bracket for another opportunity to compete.

Esports World Cup 2024, organised by the Esports World Cup Foundation and ESL, is held at the 5v5 Arena, Boulevard Riyadh City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from July 17 to 21, 2024. The tournament features a $1,000,000 prize pool and includes the game Counter-Strike 2.

The first day of Esports World Cup 2024 showcased the tournament's excitement for esports enthusiasts. Playoff-bound teams will continue their quest for the championship, while those in the last-chance bracket will strive to advance.