Dear Crossfire esports fans!

16 teams from 5 global regions battled it out over three intense days of group stage action.
In total, 8 elite teams have emerged and secured their spots in the knockout stage.

They are:
Group A - ALQADSIAH ESPORTS and KINGZERO-ESPORTS
Group B - Q9 CLUB and ROC ESPORTS;
Group C - EVOLUTION POWER GAMING and BAISHA GAMING;
Group D - AG.AL and Team Stallions.

Let’s take a look back at all the action from the group stage!

[Group A: QAD, KZ, GG, TM]
-Day 1
The Group A opener featured QAD vs. KZ, a full three-map showdown. On Port and SubBase, the two sides traded maps with dominant scorelines. In the decider on Ankara, QAD initially trailed but rallied with silva’s clutch plays, edging out a narrow two-point victory.
Meanwhile, in the parallel match between GG and TM, TM struggled with consistency, while GG had players stepping up in every map. GG held on to take the series 2–1.
-Day 2
In the winners’ match, QAD faced GG. On Ankara, QAD delivered a flawless shutout, but on Port, GG fought back into golden overtime. With akt sealing the key round, QAD closed it out 10–0 and 13–12 across the two maps, becoming the first team to secure a quarterfinal berth.
In the elimination match, TM met KZ. The first two maps ended 10–7 apiece, but on Port, TM could only rely on BOQCUTE, while KZ’s tactics and sharpshooting combined for a decisive 10–4 win, ending TM’s EWC run.
-Day 3
The final decider match in Group A was GG vs. KZ. KZ’s yf exploded for over 40 kills across two maps, and ysh added electrifying multi-kill streaks. KZ swept 2–0 to claim the second Group A ticket to the knockout stage, while GG exited the tournament in disappointment.


 
[Group B: Q9, ROC, TL, EVOS]
-Day 1
The Group B opener was a clash between Q9 and ROC. Although Q9 sent ROC to the losers’ bracket with a 2–0 sweep, the second map on Port went into overtime, where Q9 barely closed it out with a clean sheet.
In the other match, EVOS vs. TL, TL’s 77 and wy shined, while EVOS exposed major flaws in their tactics. TL cruised to a 2–0 win, dropping EVOS into the losers’ bracket.
-Day 2
The winners’ match featured Q9 vs. TL. Both teams relied heavily on double-sniper setups, but Q9’s Koi outperformed in sniping and clutch rounds, repeatedly securing key points. TL’s 77 and Goken fell short, and Q9 took the series 2–0 to claim the first Group B spot in the quarterfinals.
In the elimination match, ROC vs. EVOS, ROC delivered another 2–0 victory. EVOS’s XETRA exploded with strong performances, but with little support from teammates, it wasn’t enough. Even with repeated overtime pushes on Eagle Eye 2.0, EVOS couldn’t hold on and were eliminated.
-Day 3
The decider match saw TL face ROC for the final Group B ticket. ROC’s slayer played at his absolute peak, stringing together highlight after highlight. On the other side, TL’s star sniper Goken underperformed throughout. In the final map, Compound, ROC closed it out in dominant fashion, 10–2, securing their spot in the playoffs, while TL made a shocking early exit.

 

[Group C: EP, BS, FLC, IC]
-Day 1
The Group C opener featured EP vs. IC, a lopsided series where EP’s youngsters ZAY and xqq shined. They closed the maps 10–2 and 10–5, sweeping IC with ease.
In the other matchup, BS vs. FLC was highly anticipated before the match, but FLC were clearly out of form. BS dominated with an overwhelming style of play, holding FLC to just 4 total rounds across two maps and sending them to the losers’ bracket.
-Day 2
The winners’ match was a CFPL derby: BS vs. EP. Both sides traded 10–5 wins to force a decider on Compound, which dragged into golden overtime. The battle was razor-close until EP veteran mino clutched the final round, giving EP the first Group C ticket to the playoffs.
In the elimination match, FLC vs. IC, FLC bounced back in form. DOLA and SHADY went on a tear, leading the team to a 2–0 sweep and knocking IC out of the tournament.
-Day 3
The final qualification match saw BS face FLC once again. Although FLC looked sharper than on Day 1 with ICECUBE and RAMBO regaining rhythm, their other teammates couldn’t keep up. On the other side, BS’s Lye and Xxiao repeatedly came up clutch, propelling the team to another 2–0 victory over FLC. With that win, BS ended FLC’s EWC journey and secured the second playoffS spot from Group C.



[Group D: AG.AL, STS, NAVI, VP]
-Day 1
Group D kicked off with AG vs. VP. On Black Widow, the two teams traded rounds back and forth, but in the second half AG’s ZY and Doo stepped up to close the first map. On Eagle Eye 2.0, VP’s roster struggled outside of TOM, and AG cruised to a dominant 10–1 win.
The other matchup, STS vs. NAVI, delivered plenty of excitement. The opening map went into golden overtime, with NAVI edging out the win. However, JJhae and LOYY carried STS in the following two maps, completing a reverse sweep over NAVI.
-Day 2
In the winners’ match, AG faced STS. AG stumbled badly in the opener as STS’s no put on a stellar performance, taking the map 10–3. But AG quickly adjusted, winning the next two maps with Doo making a huge impact. AG secured their quarterfinal spot in dramatic fashion.
In the elimination match, VP and NAVI battled across three maps. NAVI had different players stepping up on each map and pulled off their own reverse sweep, eliminating VP from the tournament.
-Day 3
The final playoff spot in Group D came down to STS vs. NAVI. NAVI struck first with an overtime victory, but on Eagle Eye 2.0, STS bounced back in strong form with a 10–4 win to even the series. The decider on Ankara was a thriller, filled with clutch rounds and multi-kill highlights. STS’s kLb even delivered the first ace of EWC, dazzling the crowd. In the end, STS edged out a narrow 10–8 victory to claim the last quarterfinal ticket, while NAVI bowed out in disappointment.



With that, the CROSSFIRE group stage at EWC has come to an end. Over three days, 16 teams battled fiercely across 20 matches, delivering non-stop action. In the end, eight elite teams advanced to the knockout stage.

From August 22–23, the playoffs begin. Who will rise to the top and claim the very first CROSSFIRE championship at EWC?

Let’s wait and see!