On the 4th of November, Saudi Arabia’snational team was victorious in the 2023 Overwatch World Cup, which marked the return of the event to a live format after a four-year hiatus. The competition, featuring 16 international teams, took place from October 29 to November 4 at the Anaheim Convention Center. The tournament boasted a crowdfunded prize pool totaling $365,000 USD, with Saudi Arabia’s win earning them $125,000 USD.
During the group stage, Saudi Arabia was placed in Group D, where they went undefeated against the United States, Japan, and France with a scoreline of 2-0 for each match. In the quarterfinals, they continued their winning streak by defeating Spain 3-0. The semifinal against Finland was a more challenging affair, with the series being pushed to a deciding match, which Saudi Arabia won. The grand final pitted them against China, where they secured a 3-2 win to claim the title, thus becoming the first team from the Middle East to win the Overwatch World Cup.
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A new era for the Overwatch community
The event was significant in esports not only for the triumph of Saudi Arabia but also for other notable outcomes. South Korea, traditionally a dominant force in Overwatch, did not secure a podium finish for the first time in the history of the competition. Finland achieved its highest finish to date, and China was the runner-up for the third consecutive time.
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