PUBG Mobile World Cup 2025 Day 3 (Image via Krafton)

The final day of the PUBG Mobile World Cup (PMWC) 2025 Group Stage concluded on July 27 in Riyadh, delivering thrilling action as teams battled not just for glory but for a direct path to the Grand Finals. With only the top 8 teams securing an automatic berth and the remaining 16 teams heading into the high-stakes Survival Stage, every match on Day 3 carried immense pressure and significance.

PUBG Mobile World Cup Day 3 Overall Standings: Top 8 Teams Head to Grand Finals

After 18 matches across three days, these eight teams have secured their spot in the Grand Finals:

These teams delivered consistency, clutch plays, and elite-level strategy to secure their spots in the championship bracket.

What Happened to Team AxTMG after PUBG Mobile World Cup Day 3?

Team Aryan x TMG (AxTMG) landed in 15th place with 62 points—enough to stay in contention, but not enough to qualify directly. They now face a make-or-break challenge in the Survival Stage on July 29–30, where only 8 of 16 teams will advance to the Grand Finals.

Group Stage Format at a Glance

• 24 teams divided into 3 groups (Red, Green, Yellow) • Day 3 featured Groups Red and Green competing in six matches • Match locations: Sanhok, Erangel, and Miramar • Top 8 teams progressed directly to the Grand Finals • Remaining 16 teams proceed to the Survival Stage

PUBG Mobile 2025 Day 3 Highlights: Key Matches and Turning Points

Day 3 featured six final group-stage matches (13–18) that dramatically shifted the leaderboard: • Match 13 (Sanhok): APG and Team Tigers came out aggressive, but Falcon Esports’ collapse gave 4Thrive a chance to close the points gap with Alter Ego. • Matches 14–16 (Erangel): DRX and Weibo Gaming dominated with well-coordinated rotations. APG’s firepower remained a constant threat, helping them stay in the top 5. • Matches 17–18 (Miramar): Alter Ego cemented their dominance with precise zone control and flawless team play. AxTMG faltered here, struggling with poor zone luck and early eliminations that hurt their final standing.

Team Performances: Who Stood Out?

• Alter Ego Esports: Consistent across all three days with aggressive late-game control and strong fragging. • 4Thrive Esports: Delivered a breakout performance, surpassing expectations with strategic third-party fights and over 100 points. • DRX: The epitome of Korean discipline, tying on points with APG and Weibo thanks to smart decision-making and solid placements. • Team AxTMG: Despite flashes of brilliance in the early game, they were unable to convert them into late-game success. Critical rotations and endzone mishaps proved costly.

Individual Stars to Watch

• Alter Ego’s MVP: Delivered under pressure with massive eliminations and end-game heroics. • 4Thrive’s Shot Caller: Pulled off a gutsy high-ground push in Match 16 that turned the tide for the team. • Team Secret: Surged late in the day, climbing to sixth place after two top-three finishes in back-to-back matches.

What’s Next in PMWC 2025: The Survival Stage

Teams ranked 9th to 24th, including fan-favorites like Regnum Carya, Alpha7 Esports, and AxTMG, move to the Survival Stage. There, 12 matches will decide the final 8 teams entering the Grand Finals. With limited slots remaining, every fight and every point will count.

AxTMG’s Second Chance in PMWC 2025

For Indian fans, all eyes are on Team AxTMG. After a promising start to the Group Stage, their inability to close out matches leaves them with one last shot. If they can tighten their rotations and improve late-game execution, a Cinderella run isn’t out of reach.Also read: PMWC 2025: What Went Wrong for Team Aryan x TMG After Day 2 and Can They Make a Comeback?PUBG Mobile World Cup Day 3 of the PMWC 2025 Group Stage delivered everything fans hoped for—strategic warfare, nail-biting finishes, and rising tension. While Alter Ego took the top spot with confidence, the rest of the pack now enters do-or-die territory. The Survival Stage promises high stakes and relentless competition as the road to the $3 million prize pool reaches its final stretch.