Manuel “Manuel” Bachoore claimed the $300,000 top prize at the 2023 FIFAe World Cup on Wednesday in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
The 18-year-old Dutchman defeated Australia’s Mark “Mark11” Zakhary 5-4 in penalty kicks after a 3-3 deadlock.
A new name written into FIFAe history ??????
Your FIFAe World Cup 2023 Champion – ManuBachoore!#FeWC #FIFA23 pic.twitter.com/IvNRfqvTGT
— FIFAe (@FIFAe) July 19, 2023
Manuel advanced to the grand final of the $1 million, 24-team competition with a 3-2 win against Italy’s Francesco “Obrun2002” Tagliaferro. Marks defeated Brazil’s Paulo “PHzin” Chaves 5-3 in Wednesday’s other semifinal.
The championship completed a brilliant run through the single-elimination playoffs for Manuel, who had been the fourth and final qualifier from Group D.
Mark11 earned $150,000 for his runner-up finish, while Obrun2002 and PHzin each took home $75,000.
–Field Level Media