In a landmark triumph for South Asian esports, Nepal’s flagship team Horaa Esports shattered expectations on the world stage, securing an impressive 8th-place overall finish at the PUBG Mobile World Cup (PMWC) 2026.
Competing inside the high-octane Paris Expo Porte de Versailles against the world’s elite squads, Horaa amassed 109 total points—powered by 36 placement points and an aggressive 73 eliminations—to solidify their rank among the global top 10.
Battle-Tested Path to Paris
Horaa Esports launched their campaign with a statement performance during the group stages, navigating through Group B—widely dubbed the tournament’s “group of death”. By pulling off a spectacular match victory (“Chicken Dinner”) and securing 98 points, they locked in a 4th-place group finish to bypass the chaotic Survival Stage and book a direct ticket into the 16-team Grand Finals.
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Battle Resilience: Despite an unforeseen venue outbreak of food poisoning that plagued several global rosters during the finals stage, the Nepali powerhouse held their ground under intense pressure to stay ahead of world-class opponents.
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Prize Payout: Their historic top-8 finish earned Horaa Esports a total prize payout of $127,500 (approx. NPR 1.7+ Crore).
Led by in-game leader JiGGL3 alongside key fraggers NoFear, HaitDami, Sleepy, and SkY, Horaa Esports’ spectacular Paris run marks the highest global placement ever achieved by a Nepali organization on the PUBG Mobile World Cup stage.