The much-awaited Free Fire Esports World Cup 2025 has officially begun on July 16, 2025. The tournament features 18 top teams from around the globe who are ready to fight for glory and a share of the $1 million prize pool. This is one of the biggest Free Fire tournaments ever, and fans are excited to watch their favorite squads in action.
Knockout Stage Format
The tournament begins with the Knockout Stage, which will continue for five days. The 18 teams have been split into three groups (A, B, and C) with six teams each. On Day 1, Group A and Group B will compete.
Each team will play 12 matches in this stage. After all the matches, the top 12 teams will move forward to the next round.
All Teams Playing in Free Fire World Cup 2025
Here is the full list of teams grouped into A, B, and C:
Group A
- Visionsystem SPA
- paiN Gaming
- All Gamers
- Virtus.pro
- Team Falcons
- Red Hawks
Group B
- Hotshot Esports
- EVOS Divine
- Fluxo
- Core Memory Esports
- Team Vitality
- Alfa 34
Group C
- Dragons Esports
- Rainbow7
- ONIC Olympus
- LOS
- RRQ Kazu
- Buriram United Esports
Day 1 Match Schedule (July 16, 2025)
Groups A and B will play a total of six matches on the first day. The action starts at 6:30 PM IST, and fans can watch the matches live on YouTube, Facebook, TikTok, and Twitch via the official Free Fire Esports channels.
Here’s the complete Day 1 schedule:
- Game 1 – Bermuda – 7:35 PM IST
- Game 2 – Purgatory – 8:15 PM IST
- Game 3 – Kalahari – 8:45 PM IST
- Game 4 – Alpine – 9:25 PM IST
- Game 5 – Nexterra – 10:00 PM IST
- Game 6 – Random Map – 10:30 PM IST
Top Teams to Watch Out For
Team Falcons
This team from Thailand got a direct invite because they were champions last year. Although they struggled during the FFWS SEA 2025 Spring, they are ready to bounce back and defend their title.
Fluxo Esports
The Brazilian squad has shown consistent performance. After winning the Global Finals in 2024, they are looking to grab another trophy at this year’s World Cup.
ONIC Olympus
ONIC won the FFWS 2025 SEA Spring. They are among the strongest contenders. Other top teams like Buriram United (2nd place in FFWS SEA) and Team Vitality (3rd place) are also in top form.
LOS and Rainbow7
LOS won the Brazil regional tournament, while Rainbow7 and Hotshot Esports also performed well in their regions. These teams could be surprise packages in the World Cup.
Unique Highlights You Should Know
- $1 Million prize pool will be shared among all 18 teams, with larger shares going to top-performing squads.
- Global fan support is expected to be huge, with millions of viewers tuning in across platforms.
- Each match map offers different challenges, which means team strategy and adaptation will be key.
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