Team Falcons and Virtus.pro secured victories in the lower bracket quarterfinals of the Europe MENA League 2025 — Stage 1 and have earned their spots in the Esports World Cup 2025. Falcons confidently defeated MACKO Esports, while Virtus.pro edged out Gen.G in a tense battle. Both teams continue their journey in the lower bracket but have already secured slots in the EWC from the Europe MENA region.

Team Falcons vs. MACKO Esports

Team Falcons confidently defeated MACKO Esports with a score of 2:0 in the lower bracket quarterfinal of Europe MENA League 2025 — Stage 1. The series concluded on the maps Kafe Dostoyevsky (8:7) and Nighthaven Labs (8:6). Falcons advanced by winning both intense maps, securing their place in the lower bracket semifinals.

The standout player of the match was Solotov. He delivered an outstanding performance with 32 kills, 19 deaths, and 73% KOST. His consistency and contribution in clutch rounds were key factors in Falcons' victory.

Virtus.Pro vs. Gen.G

Virtus.pro defeated Gen.G with a score of 2:1 in the lower bracket quarterfinal of Europe MENA League 2025 — Stage 1. The match concluded on the maps Border (8:7 VP), Bank (8:6 Gen.G), and Clubhouse (8:6 VP). VP started with a hard-fought victory on the first map, lost the second, but clinched the decisive Clubhouse to advance to the lower bracket semifinals.

The best player of the match was SkyZs (Gen.G), despite the team's loss. He achieved 33 kills, 23 deaths, a +10 K/D, 1.14 kills per round (KPR), a 67% headshot rate, and 62% KOST. SkyZs remained consistent across all maps and frequently turned around challenging situations.

The final fifth slot for the Esports World Cup from the region will be contested in the 5th place match, scheduled for July 23, 2025. Teams MACKO and Gen.G will face off on July 22 at 18:00 CEST.

Europe MENA League 2025 - Stage 1 runs from June 16 to July 24. Teams are competing for a prize pool of 125,000 euros and 5 spots at the Esports World Cup 2025. You can follow the news, schedule, and results of the tournament via this link.