PUBG Mobile World Cup Draw Announced: Team Matchups Unveiled

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, a significant change to the competition's structure. This format divides the teams into groups, with the winners advancing to the finals.

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.

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The top 12 teams will progress to the main tournament, while the remaining 12 will compete in the Survival Stage alongside four additional teams for a chance to join the main event.

This year's PUBG Mobile World Cup is generating significant buzz, primarily due to its location: the inaugural Esports World Cup in Saudi Arabia. This choice is both highly anticipated and controversial, given Saudi Arabia's substantial investment in the gaming industry and its geographical distance from many participating regions. The long-term impact on the tournament's profile remains to be seen.

In the meantime, explore our list of the best mobile games of 2024 to keep yourself entertained while awaiting the tournament's commencement.