SNK World Championship 2023 | Top 24 to Top 16 | KOFXV Tournament

SNK World Championship 2023's Top 24 to Top 16 bracket showcases eight high-stakes matches from the grand finals, where 32 regional qualifiers competed for the world championship title in King of Fighters XV. The set opens with Score facing Kitsune731 in a heated opener, followed by KOFErohonesto's aggressive Ryo pressure against Pineapple's Geese zoning. Lacid pilots an unconventional team featuring Meitenkun and Ash against InfernoKong's Omega Rugal—a character select that creates immediate tension in neutral. Mid-bracket, Xiao Hai's Geese footsies duel with TheGio's Blue Mary demonstrates the importance of spacing and throw ranges, while Tamago's Rock anchors his team through a grinding war of attrition. The bracket features repeated character choices like Isla, Benimaru, and Geese appearing across multiple competitors, reflecting the meta's top-tier selections. Later matches pit Pako's Duo Lon zoning game against raw power, and the final bracket match between Kitsune731 and Seis Mx tests execution under elimination pressure. Team Spooky's commentary and coverage capture the tournament's intensity as players fight for advancement, with character synergies and team composition decisions directly influencing each match's flow and outcome.