The PUBG Mobile World Cup group stage draw has been revealed, setting the stage for intense competition. This year's tournament introduces a group stage format, a first for the 2024 edition. Teams will battle it out within their assigned groups, with the winners advancing to the finals. The bottom-performing teams will have a second chance in the Survival Stage.
The participating teams are divided into three groups:
Group Red: Brute Force, Tianba, 4Merical Vibes, Reject, Dplus, D’Xavier, Besiktas Black, and Yoodoo Alliance.
Group Green: Team Liquid, Team Harame Bro, Vampire Esports (special invite), TJB Esports, Falcons Force, Madbulls, IHC Esports, and Talon Esports.
Group Yellow: Boom Esports, CAG Osaka, DRX, IW NRX, Alpha7 Esports, INCO Gaming, Money Makers, and POWR Esports.
The top 12 teams will proceed to the main tournament, while the remaining 12, along with four additional teams, will compete in the Survival Stage for a spot in the main event.
The PUBG Mobile World Cup will be held at the inaugural Esports World Cup in Saudi Arabia, a significant and somewhat controversial choice of location given the country's recent investments in the gaming industry. The impact of this venue on the tournament's overall visibility remains to be seen.
For those eager for some gaming action while awaiting the tournament, a list of the best mobile games of 2024 is available.