RIYADH, July 27 (Xinhua) -- Chinese team AG.AL claimed the title in the Honor of Kings competition at the 2025 Esports World Cup after a hard-fought 4-3 comeback victory over fellow Chinese team TT Global in the grand final held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on Saturday.

AG.AL advanced to the final without dropping a single game, while TT Global lost only one game en route to the championship clash, setting the stage for a high-stakes showdown between the two dominant teams.

The best-of-seven final saw AG.AL take the first game with a strong start. TT Global responded swiftly by winning the second game, and then capitalized on its momentum to win the next two, taking a 3-1 lead and reaching the match point. AG.AL regrouped and adjusted its strategy to a more macro-focused approach, which proved effective as it rallied to even the score at 3-3.

In the decisive seventh game, AG.AL outperformed its opponent with superior mechanics and built a clear gold lead, ultimately securing a dominant victory to clinch the championship.

With this win, AG.AL has moved up to second place in the overall club rankings of the 2025 Esports World Cup, keeping it in strong contention for the Club Championship title. ■