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In one of the most intense Call of Duty: Warzone tournaments of the year, Twisted Minds featuring Aydan, Almond, and zSmit emerged victorious at the 2025 Warzone Esports World Cup, securing the $250,000 first-place prize. The trio claimed the championship in map 10 under the high-stakes match point format, delivering a masterclass in consistency, strategy, and clutch gameplay.
Match Point Format Creates High-Drama Finish
The event used a match point format, where teams had to reach 135 points before becoming eligible to win by securing a victory in a subsequent match. In the same game that Twisted Minds reached the 135-point mark, Virtus.pro also hit the match point threshold setting up a nail-biting race to see which squad could close out the championship first.
It took until map 10 for Twisted Minds to secure the win, outlasting a stacked lobby of the world’s best Warzone talent and preventing Virtus.pro from capitalizing on their own championship opportunity.
Final Top 5
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Twisted Minds — $250,000
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Gentle Mates — $150,000
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Virtus.pro — $100,000
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100 Thieves — $75,000
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Team Falcons — $60,000
The victory further cements Aydan’s reputation as one of Warzone’s most accomplished players, while Almond and zSmit showcased elite-level consistency across all 10 maps. Gentle Mates pushed the champs to the brink, keeping leaderboard pressure high until the final moments, and Virtus.pro’s simultaneous match point run made the win even more impressive.
Esports World Cup Raises Warzone’s Competitive Bar
The Esports World Cup 2025 featured a $1 million prize pool for Warzone, attracting powerhouse teams from North America, Europe, and the Middle East. With massive crowds and global livestreams, this year’s event highlighted Warzone’s growing role in the esports ecosystem.
Twisted Minds’ championship run wasn’t just about raw gun skill — their success was built on disciplined rotations, intelligent zone control, and relentless aggression when it mattered most. Fans are already calling the map 10 win one of the most exciting endings in Warzone competitive history.