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

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

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

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