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NRG and Team Falcons crashed into the Blue Wall of KC on their run at the Esports World Cup 2025. The Cinderella story of Geekay Esports was ended by Karmine Corp as well!

There were some serious doubts about the current power of Karmine Corp. The disappointing result at the Raleigh Major shook the team’s reputation as the best in the world. To get it back, KC won the Rocket League Esports World Cup 2025 (EWC 2025). Moreover, they defeated some of the biggest powerhouses during their run.

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Karmine Corp faced the best North American Rocket League team in the upper final of the group stage. KC won over NRG to qualify for the playoffs early.

In the quarterfinal, Karmine Corp destroyed South American dreams at the Rocket League EWC 2025. KC defeated and eliminated Team Secret.

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The crowd in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, openly booed Karmine Corp during the semifinal. Sure, it was the match against the local celebrities, Team Falcons. KC did not mind being in this atmosphere, as they sent theRaleigh Major winnersinto the 3rd-place match.

In the grand final, Geekay Esports had no chance at all. The opponents woke up when Karmine Corp reached the match and tournament point. Sure, upsets happened before, when Twisted Minds performed a reverse sweep against KC in Raleigh, but not this time.

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Karmine Corp win the Esports World Cup 2025! At the moment, the players look like the strongest roster globally.

The state of the Rocket League esports scene before the World Championship 2025

Even with its impressive prize pool and the scale of competition, the EWC still can’t compare to the hype around the Rocket League World Championship. In 2025, theWorld Finals head to Lyon, France— and we all know how passionate the French fans are!

Around a month before the World Championship 2025, we could witness the current power balance between the main regions.

Rocket League Karmine Corp (photo by Esports World Cup | Viola Schuldner)

Falcons, KC, NRG, and more at the playoffs of the Rocket League EWC 2025

Eight teams remain in the competition. Sure, they are the best in the world, but only one can lift the Esports World Cup 2025 trophy.

The power of Geekay Esports!

Like in some other competitive titles, the top placements in Rocket League esports are occupied by a few orgs. They rotate as tournament winners, and it’s a rare occasion to see some other teams reaching the grand final.

Geekay Esports is rather a small org. Sure, they refreshed their roster in the beginning of 2025 — but it’s not like Team Vitality thatsigned the World Champions.

Karmine Corp (photo by Esports World Cup | Igor Bezborodov)

Archie, Joyo, and oaly gathered under Geekay Esports, and suddenly, they are the top team. GK won the EU regional qualifier after defeating Karmine Corp. And they reached the grand final at the Rocket League EWC 2025!

Underdog wins are healthy for the industry. You may not really care about GK, but the power their example brings to the scene is wonderful for everyone.

Karmine Corp fans at the Rocket League EWC 2025 (photo by Esports World Cup | Lee Aik Soon)

The RLCS 2025 World Championship happens from Sept. 10 to Sept. 14.

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Rocket League Team Falcons (photo by Esports World Cup | Viola Schuldner)

Falcons, KC, NRG, and more at the playoffs of the Rocket League EWC 2025 preview image

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Rocket League Geekay Esports (photo by Esports World Cup | Viola Schuldner)