Phygital Contenders: Abu Dhabi
Phygital Contenders: Abu Dhabi – Football (25-29 July 2025)
Excitement levels rose higher than the temperature in the desert oasis of Abu Dhabi, when the world’s premier Phygital Football clubs descended on the city for Phygital Contenders: Abu Dhabi – Football, the official qualifying round for the Games of the Future 2025.
From July 25–29, the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) hosted some of the best clubs from across the globe as they battled for a coveted spot at this year’s main event.
With 21 clubs taking part, it was an epic contest to secure one of only six places available at GOTF 2025. After five days of thrilling competition, the final six were decided. They are México Quetzales-Armadillos FC (ALUNIA SA DE CV), CM JARDIM (Phygital Games Brazil), FC Whitebird (Belarusian Federation of Phygital Sports), Greni Smith (eJadranskaLiga-eAdriaticLeague), La Crema (Asociación de Deportes Electrónicos y Videojuegos de Argentina) and Zero Tenacity (Serbia Association of Electronic Sports and E sport).
The successful clubs will now meet again at GOTF 2025, which kicks off in spectacular style in Abu Dhabi on 18 December. Scroll down to find out more about all the clubs who took part, the complete match results, as well as news and pictures from the arena.
Phygital Football news
24/12
Games of the Future 2025 Concludes After Six Action-Packed Days
Crowds flocked to ADNEC in Abu Dhabi as millions more watched around the world, cementing the phygital sporting event’s global appeal
17/12
GOTF 2025 ignites Abu Dhabi with a spectacular opening
Games of the Future 2025 opens in style – bringing together leaders, athletes, gamers and fans to celebrate the start of a new era of sport.
11/12
Big-Match Openers Confirmed Ahead of GOTF 2025 Kick-Off
Official draw ceremony unveils the group-stages towards the championship title.
08/12
Full GOTF 2025 Line-Up Revealed Ahead of Live Draw
Full roster of global stars confirmed, with the official group-stage draw streaming live on 9 December!
05/11
Counter-Strike 2, Fortnite, Dota 2 and More Set to Ignite the Games of the Future 2025
The world’s biggest gaming titles confirmed for the Games of the Future 2025 in Abu Dhabi
05/08
GOTF 2025 levels up with 11 disciplines and a multimillion-dollar prize pot
Excitement is building as we head towards the 2025 ultimate phygital showdown.
29/07
México Quetzales Crowned at Phygital Contenders: Abu Dhabi – Football
México Quetzales - Armadillos FC wins it all as the tournament wraps with excitement, emotion, and six clubs are now bound for the Games of the Future 2025
28/07
Top Eight Battle at Phygital Contenders Abu Dhabi – Football
Four fierce matchups bring intensity, passion, and the final push towards the Games of the Future 2025
27/07
Final Group Stage Day Set the Tone for Quarterfinal Showdown
High-stakes clashes close out the group stage as top eight prepare to battle for a spot at the Games of the Future 2025
26/07
Phygital Contenders: Abu Dhabi – Football Day Two Delivers Action
Day two action features fiery clashes, epic turnarounds, and rising stars on the pitch
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Recent highlights from Phygital Contenders: Abu Dhabi - Football tournament
All the results from Phygital Contenders: Abu Dhabi – Football
Group stage. Group A
México Quetzales - Armadillos FC
Mexico
Total Score
8:1
Digital stage
5:1
Physical stage
3:0
Gentle neighbours
Slovenia
Total Score
4:11
Digital stage
4:3
Physical stage
0:8
México Quetzales - Armadillos FC
Mexico
Total Score
9:4
Digital stage
6:2
Physical stage
3:2
Gentle neighbours
Slovenia
Group stage. Group B
Total Score
6:8
Digital stage
3:7
Physical stage
3:1
Total Score
5:9
Digital stage
5:4
Physical stage
0:5
Total Score
8:5
Digital stage
4:3
Physical stage
4:2
Group stage. Group C
Total Score
8:10
Digital stage
6:4
Physical stage
2:6
Orlando Pirates Fives
South Africa
Total Score
12:10
Digital stage
5:9
Physical stage
7:1
Orlando Pirates Fives
South Africa
Total Score
6:7
Digital stage
3:2
Physical stage
3:5
Group stage. Group D
Total Score
7:7
Digital stage
3:6
Physical stage
4:1
Penalty
2:3
Total Score
7:9
Digital stage
5:5
Physical stage
2:4
Total Score
6:7
Digital stage
5:4
Physical stage
1:3
Group stage. Group E
Interstellars, Team Joga
USA
Total Score
9:11
Digital stage
7:10
Physical stage
2:1
Total Score
10:10
Digital stage
6:7
Physical stage
4:3
Penalty
2:0
Interstellars, Team Joga
USA
Total Score
6:9
Digital stage
1:8
Physical stage
5:1
Group stage. Group F
Total Score
5:2
Digital stage
5:1
Physical stage
0:1
Greni Smith
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Total Score
3:8
Digital stage
3:3
Physical stage
0:5
Greni Smith
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Total Score
15:8
Digital stage
7:8
Physical stage
8:0
Group stage. Group G
Total Score
9:12
Digital stage
6:11
Physical stage
3:1
Total Score
13:12
Digital stage
11:6
Physical stage
2:6
Total Score
4:5
Digital stage
4:4
Physical stage
0:1
Quarterfinals
México Quetzales - Armadillos FC
Mexico
Total Score
8:4
Digital stage
4:4
Physical stage
4:0
Total Score
7:5
Digital stage
5:4
Physical stage
2:1
Total Score
3:10
Digital stage
2:5
Physical stage
1:5
Total Score
5:6
Digital stage
4:4
Physical stage
1:2
Greni Smith
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Semifinals
México Quetzales - Armadillos FC
Mexico
Total Score
4:4
Digital stage
3:3
Physical stage
1:1
Penalty
2:1
Total Score
5:3
Digital stage
3:1
Physical stage
2:2
Greni Smith
Bosnia and Herzegovina
3rd place match
Total Score
6:7
Digital stage
2:6
Physical stage
4:1
Greni Smith
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Final
México Quetzales - Armadillos FC
Mexico
Total Score
6:4
Digital stage
3:3
Physical stage
3:1
The six clubs that qualified for the Games of the Future 2025
México Quetzales - Armadillos FC
Mexico
Greni Smith
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Other clubs that participated in Phygital Contenders: Abu Dhabi - Football
Interstellars, Team Joga
USA
Orlando Pirates Fives
South Africa
Gentle neighbours
Slovenia