Arslan Ash qualifies for Esports World Cup 2025, set to battle for $1 million
Pakistani esports sensation Arslan Ash has secured his place in the Tekken 8 tournament at the 2025 Esports World Cup (EWC) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, reinforcing his status as one of the world’s top Tekken players.
The EWC, running from July 7 to August 24, will feature 25 esports titles and over 2,000 competitors from more than 200 clubs, competing for a record-breaking $70 million prize pool.
The Tekken 8 event, set for August 14 to 16, will see 32 elite players battle for a $1 million prize fund.
Pakistan's Arslan Ash has officially qualified to TEKKEN 8 in ESports World Cup! 🚨🇵🇰⭐️
Make us proud, @ArslanAsh95! pic.twitter.com/QGjeU9mIcyArslan Ash, a five-time EVO champion with titles including EVO Japan 2019, EVO 2019, EVO Japan 2023, EVO 2023, and EVO 2024, continues to dominate the Tekken scene despite past challenges such as visa issues that forced him to withdraw from events like Evo Japan and Riyadh Clash 2025.
His qualification for the EWC 2025 highlights his ongoing commitment to maintaining Pakistan’s presence on the international esports stage.
Arslan Ash’s reputation as a fierce competitor is well-established, and his participation is highly anticipated by fans worldwide.
The Esports World Cup promises seven weeks of high-level competition across multiple games, with Tekken 8 among the most eagerly watched.
Arslan Ash’s success at international tournaments, including recent appearances at Combo Breaker 2025 in Schaumburg, further cements his position as a global esports icon.
At Combo Breaker, he placed joint fifth in Tekken 8 among a field featuring top players from around the world.
I am happy with the result.
Thanks for the support 🙏As the esports community looks ahead to the EWC 2025, Arslan Ash remains a standout figure whose journey continues to inspire gamers in Pakistan and beyond.