Valorant Esports World Cup 2025: Heretics triumph over Fnatic
Team Heretics made history by winning the 2025 Valorant Esports World Cup after a stunning comeback against Fnatic. The Grand Finals delivered non-stop action across five intense maps, ending 3-2 in Heretics' favour.
Fnatic dominated early, winning the first two maps with strong play. They took Lotus 13–4 after an 8–4 lead at half and crushed Sunset 13–2 with a one-sided first half. Heretics faced defeat but refused to back down. Heretics turned the tide on Icebox, winning 13–11 by staying focused in key moments.
They carried that momentum onto Haven, where they secured a 13–10 win to tie the series at 2–2. The deciding map on Ascent tested both teams. Heretics built an 8–4 lead at halftime and finished 13–10, completing the stunning comeback.
This win marks Heretics’ first international championship and earns them US$500,000 in prize money.
