After four days of high-flying goals, clutch saves, and nonstop intensity, French giants Karmine Corp have won their first-ever Rocket League trophy at the 2025 Esports World Cup. The squad’s run was nothing short of dominant, taking down some of the biggest names in the game on their way to the title.
The undefeated Blue Wall!@KarmineCorp claim gold in Rocket League featured at #EWC2025! pic.twitter.com/2OLDU7xW6f
— EWC Extra (@EWC_Extra) August 17, 2025
Early dominance in groups
Karmine Corp kicked things off with a statement win, sweeping Virtus.pro 3-0 in their opening group stage clash. Their next test came against North American powerhouse NRG, with a playoff spot on the line.
The French side jumped ahead to a 2-0 lead, but NRG weren’t about to roll over. The Americans clawed their way back to force a decisive fifth game. With everything on the line, Karmine Corp kept their composure and sealed a 2-1 win, booking their place in the knockout rounds.
Taking down the favourites
Once in playoffs, KC showed no signs of slowing down. A 4-1 quarterfinal win over Team Secret set the stage for a semifinal battle against home favourites Team Falcons. In front of a loud Saudi crowd, Karmine Corp silenced the arena with a 4-2 series victory.
On the other side of the bracket, Geekay Esports outlasted Team Vitality in a thrilling seven-game marathon, setting up an all-European final.
Finals: French flair
The grand final was one-way traffic early on. Karmine Corp stormed to a 3-0 series lead without conceding a single goal. Geekay showed fight with a 3-1 win in Game 4, but that was as far as their comeback went.
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KC closed things out in style, securing the series and taking home the $400,000 prize pool, along with 1,000 Club Championship points.
THE WINNING MOMENT, @KarmineCorp YOU ARE EWC CHAMPIONS 🏆 pic.twitter.com/7JBVmpGqdN
— EWC Extra (@EWC_Extra) August 17, 2025
dralii shines as MVP
The SONY MVP Award went to Samy “dralii” Hajji, who put in a standout performance across the tournament. The Moroccan star has now gone back-to-back at EWC, having won the 2024 title with Team BDS. His switch to Karmine Corp couldn’t have gone better, leading his new team to the biggest prize in Rocket League this year.
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Club Championship impact
This win makes Karmine Corp the 18th different club to grab an Esports World Cup title, slotting them into 11th place on the Club Championship leaderboard. However, with this being their last EWC event of the year, their climb up the standings is done.
Meanwhile, Team Falcons added crucial points with a third-place finish after beating Vitality in one of the most dramatic endings of the tournament. In a bizarre last-second play, Vitality’s ExoTiiK demolished an opponent only to accidentally redirect the ball into his own net, gifting Falcons the win.
Club Championship Ranking as of 18th August | Image via esportsworldcup.com
That victory may prove massive in the race for the overall Club Championship. Falcons now sit on top of the leaderboard with 4,700 points, and with representation in all three remaining events, they’re in prime position to take home the ultimate crown.