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Team Falcons crowned champion at The International 2025

The Saudi Arabian-owned team builds on where it stumbled at the Esports World Cup.
Ben Lyons Senior Editor 16 September 2025

Back in the summer, when the Esports World Cup was underway, home organisation Team Falcons stumbled at the final hurdle in the Dota 2 tournament, ultimately losing in the grand final against Team Spirit. This fumbled opportunity led to questions about whether the team had what it took to get over the line and lift a major trophy again, something they have already silenced any doubters about.

We say this because Team Falcons were crowned champions at The International 2025 over the weekend. The team managed to defeat Xtreme Gaming in the grand finale, where they lifted the trophy and claimed almost half of the whopping $2.73 million prize pool for their own.

https://x.com/dota2ti/status/1967521760959738177

The question now shifts to whether Team Falcons has what it takes to defend its world championship title...

Senior Editor Ben was a Senior Editor at Gamereactor UK. When he wasn’t writing, editing or filming for Gamereactor, he could usually be found playing an FPS or getting lost in a sprawling RPG.
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