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 13â€? after an 8â€? lead at half and crushed Sunset 13â€? with a one-sided first half. Heretics faced defeat but refused to back down. Heretics turned the tide on Icebox, winning 13â€?1 by staying focused in key moments. 

They carried that momentum onto Haven, where they secured a 13â€?0 win to tie the series at 2â€?. The deciding map on Ascent tested both teams. Heretics built an 8â€? lead at halftime and finished 13â€?0, completing the stunning comeback. 

This win marks Hereticsâ€?first international championship and earns them US$500,000 in prize money. 

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