Gen.G Esports and T1 each won their quarterfinal matches Friday at the Esports World Cup League of Legends event in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.\n\nGen.G recorded a 2-0 victory over FlyQuest, courtesy of a 32-minute win on red and a 31-minute victory on blue.\nThe Gen.G win set up a Saturday semifinal encounter against G2 Esports, who posted a 2-1 triumph over Bilibili Gaming on Thursday.\n\nT1 had a harder time of it on Friday before securing a 2-1 victory over KOI.\nT1 sandwiched 29- and 27-minute wins on blue around KOI's 29-minute victory on blue.\n\nWith the victory, T1 advanced to a the other semifinal Saturday and will meet AG.AL, who seized a 2-1 triumph over Hanwha Life on Thursday.\n\nTwelve teams are competing for shares of a $2 million prize pool at the Esports World Cup 2025. The tournament is also part of the Club Championship that will award $7 million to the winning team at the end of the Cup.\n\nEsports World Cup 2025 League of Legends prize pool (money, EWC club points):\n1. $600,000, 1,000 club points\n2. $320,000, 750 points\n3. $230,000, 500 points\n4. $160,000, 300 points\n5-8. FlyQuest, Bilibili Gaming, Hanwha Life Sports, KOI -- $110,000, 200 points\n9-10. FURIA, CTBC Flying Oyster -- $75,000, no points\n11-12. Cloud9, GAM Esports -- $50,000, no points

Gen.G Esports, T1 move on to Esports World Cup semis

Gen.G Esports and T1 advanced to the Esports World Cup League of Legends semifinals after winning their quarterfinal matches in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The tournament features a $2 million prize pool, with the winning team also eligible for $7 million from the Club Championship.