By Sagar V. Mankar 
The PUBG Global Championship (PGC) 2024 has concluded with a historic victory for The Expendables of Vietnam. On December 22, the team claimed the prestigious title in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, becoming the first Vietnamese squad to win the highest-level PUBG tournament.
A Journey to Glory
Representing Vietnam alongside Cerberus Esports, The Expendables entered the tournament as underdogs. Their strong performance during the first two days of competition secured them a spot in the finals, placing them in the top six with 73 points. Despite trailing South Korea’s T1 by 36 points, they staged a remarkable comeback on the final day.
Their brilliance shone through as they won two of the last six games, surging to the top of the leaderboard. In a gripping final match, they faced South Korea’s Kwangdong Freecs. The standout performances of players TanVuu and Clories sealed the victory, delivering a seismic moment for the Vietnamese esports scene.
Championship Highlights
The Expendables finished with 141 points, narrowly beating runners-up Kwangdong Freecs and TSM by just two points. Cerberus Esports, Vietnam’s other representative, finished 18th. The victory earned The Expendables a grand prize of $500,000 and exclusive in-game skins, including outfits and protective gear.
Clories, whose real name is Nguyễn Long Hảo, was named the tournament MVP, earning a $10,000 bonus. The 21-year-old joined The Expendables in March after competing with several teams since 2018. His stellar performance was pivotal in securing the championship.
The PUBG Global Championship is the final event and the World Championship of the 2024 Competitive Season organized by PUBG Corporation. The tournament featured 24 teams selected based on their performance in the PUBG Global Series and Esports World Cup. Teams fought in Circuit System format to gain a share in the $1.5 million prize pool.
Here is the final standing:
- The Expendables – $500,000
- TSM – $150,000
- Freecs – $120,000
- Virtus.pro – $100,000
- T1 – $78,000
- Natus Vincere – $66,000
- FaZe Clan – $55,000
- Twisted Minds – $45,000
- Four Angry Men – $37,000
- Team Falcons – $36,000
- Daytrade Gaming – $35,000
- 17 Gaming – $34,000
- Petrichor Road – $33,000
- Luna Galaxy – $32,000
- BetBoom Team – $31,000
- Eternal Fire – $30,000
- Gen.G Esports – $17,000
- CERBERUS Esports – $16,000
- Soniqs – $15,000
- Weibo Gaming – $14,000
- NewHappy – $13,000
- ShuaiGeDui – $12,000
- Tianba – $11,000
- From the Future – $10,000
For updates on future tournaments, visit the official PUBG Esports website