NEW DELHI: Black Ops 6 debut at the Esports World Cup (EWC) 2025 kicked off with electrifying energy, as top-tier teams clashed in the group stage on Thursday, July 24. The latest installment of the iconic shooter franchise has brought new weapons, movement mechanics, and a wave of unpredictability — and the Group Stage has already delivered shocking results and statement wins.
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In Group A, OpTic Gaming came out swinging, dismantling Five Fears with a clean 3-0 sweep, and later edged out a thriller against FaZe Clan, also winning 3-0, despite FaZe being last year’s champions. Meanwhile, Cloud9 looked sharp with a 3-1 win over Team Orchid, but fell short in the Winners’ Match, being routed 0-3 by Vancouver Surge, who are quickly emerging as early favorites.
Group B saw fireworks, with 100 Thieves and Vancouver Surge tied 3-3 in one of the day’s most intense matches. Boston Breach, meanwhile, cruised past Gentle Mates with a dominant 3-0 win, establishing their presence in the upper bracket.
In Group C, Movistar KOI outgunned P7 Esports with a flawless 3-0, while Team WaR and Team Falcons ended in a rare 1-1 stalemate, highlighting just how volatile and closely matched teams are under Black Ops 6’s new dynamics.
Group D featured one of the night’s most nail-biting encounters, as Team Heretics edged out OMiT in a tight 3-2 finish. In the same group, FaZe Clan made a strong comeback, clinching a decisive 3-0 win in their second outing.
What’s Next
With the Group Stage heating up and new Black Ops 6 mechanics forcing teams to adapt on the fly, fans can expect even more tactical depth and explosive plays in the coming days. The aggressive pace of the game has already led to major upsets and unexpected performances.
As teams continue to battle for a place in the playoffs, one thing is clear — Call of Duty’s return to the EWC stage is nothing short of a spectacle.
