The MongolZ
The MongolZ displayed a dominant performance, achieving clean victories against Rare Atom, MIBR, and GamerLegion. Remarkably, the team did not drop a single map during these matches.
Liquid
The North American squad claimed their spot in the Legends Stage by overcoming Cloud9, Wildcard, and FlyQuest, showcasing consistent and impressive gameplay.
paiN Gaming
Despite an early setback against GamerLegion in their second BO1 match, paiN Gaming regrouped and delivered strong performances. They first defeated Cloud9 and then confidently overcame FlyQuest with a 2-0 scoreline to secure their place.
FURIA
The Brazilian team stumbled in their opening match but rebounded strongly with three consecutive wins. Their resilience and determination earned them a well-deserved spot in the top 16.
GamerLegion
With the talented young player FL4MUS leading the charge, GamerLegion initially fell to The MongolZ in a 0-2 loss during their bid for a perfect 3-0 record. However, they bounced back and secured a decisive victory against Passion UA in their final match to advance.
MIBR
On the brink of elimination, the Brazilian team turned their fortunes around by defeating Rare Atom and FlyQuest in crucial matches. While their opponents had promising starts earlier in the stage, both lost momentum and were ultimately eliminated.
BIG
The German organization triumphed over Complexity in a nail-biting three-map series, securing their progression to the top 16 through sheer determination and skill.
Wildcard
The final match of the stage between Wildcard and Passion UA was a thrilling showdown. With the last Legends Stage slot on the line, the Wildcard team edged out a hard-fought victory on the decisive map, Ancient, in overtime, with a 16-13 scoreline.
Eliminated with a 0-3 Record:
fnatic and Imperial were unable to claim a single victory and exited the tournament early.
Eliminated with a 1-3 Record:
Cloud9, Virtus.pro, and Rare Atom failed to maintain their footing and were eliminated after a series of losses.
Eliminated After Final BO3 Matches:
Complexity, FlyQuest, and Passion UA came close to advancing but fell short in their decisive matches, marking the end of their tournament runs.