Facundo cowen

Chess Grandmaster Nihal Sarin: After a thrilling run in Group E, Jonas Wirth (Jonny), representing S8UL Esports, the Mumbai-based global powerhouse in esports and gaming content, has qualified for the playoffs of the FC Pro 25 World Championship at the ongoing Esports World Cup (EWC) 2025 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

In a hard-fought Upper Bracket semifinal, the seasoned EAFC pro from Germany defeated Italy’s Samuele Prestigiacomo (Samugamer_07) with a 4-3 scoreline. He then overcame Argentina’s Facundo Cowen (Cowen) by the same score in the Upper Bracket final to secure his place in the Round of 16.

The FC Pro 25 World Championship at EWC 2025 features 32 of the world’s best competing for a massive $1.5 million (INR 12.5 crore) prize pool. All playoff matches will be played in a single elimination format, with Jonny set to take the stage for his Round of 16 match on Friday, August 8.