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Saudi Team 'Falcons' wins first Place in Esports World Cup

POSTED ON July 7, 2024 •   Sports      BY Abiodun Saheed Omodara •   VIEWS 140
The Falcons emerged as champions in the popular game "Call of Duty: Warzone," earning 1,000 points. l Credit: SPA

Saudi Arabia’s “Falcons” team won its first title during the Esports World Cup, the most prestigious global gaming event.

The Falcons emerged as champions in the popular game "Call of Duty: Warzone," earning 1,000 points and securing the top position in the Esports World Cup rankings.

The grand final took place at the SEF Arena in Riyadh, with an enthusiastic crowd in attendance.

The Falcons delivered an outstanding performance, accumulating 227.9 points to claim the championship title.

The Fnatic team secured second place with 217.9 points and the Twisted Minds team came third with 179.3 points.

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