Riyadh: Saudi teams Twisted Minds and Al Qadsiah have qualified for the semifinals of the Overwatch 2 tournament at the second edition of the Esports World Cup in Riyadh, highlighting the Kingdom’s growing prominence in the global esports scene.

According to Saudi Press Agency, Twisted Minds achieved a historic milestone by eliminating the previous champion, Crazy Raccoon, in a decisive quarterfinal victory, marking the first time Crazy Raccoon has been knocked out in the tournament’s knockout stages.

Al Qadsiah continued its impressive run by defeating Virtus.pro, one of Europe’s leading teams, showcasing the skill of its players.

In an all-Saudi matchup, Falcons secured a place in the semifinals by overcoming Geekay Esports, resulting in three Saudi clubs advancing to the final four teams.

The semifinals will take place today, with Twisted Minds facing Al Qadsiah at 4:00 PM, followed by a match between South Korean team T1 and Falcons at 5:45 PM. These matchups bring the winners closer to the tournament title, featuring a total prize pool of one million dollars, including $400,000 for the first-place winner and 1,000 points in the global club rankings.