Fresh off BIG's Esports World Cup 2026 qualification, rifler JDC says the German org is done measuring itself against Tier 2 competition and wants a genuine run at the top 10.
EWC 2026's Counter-Strike 2 field is complete: 32 teams, a $2 million prize pool, and a format built almost entirely around Valve Regional Standings positioning.
100 Thieves survived a 1.34-rated performance from s1mple to eliminate BC.Game 2-1 in the EWC 2026 Open Qualifier, with Gizmy delivering two late clutches to seal the series.
BIG and K27 both closed out 2-1 series wins in the EWC 2026 Open Qualifier decider round, sealing the final two places in the 32-team, $2 million Paris field.
BC.Game head coach TaZ says his rebuilt roster's resilience against 100 Thieves marks a genuine step forward, even as tactical execution under pressure remains a work in progress.
Havard “rain” Nygaard has handed the 100 Thieves in-game leader role to Jack “Gizmy” von Spreckelsen, saying his calm temperament wasn't the voice the roster needed in the calling seat.
BREAKING
GamesBeat reports the Esports World Cup 2026 is relocating from Riyadh to Paris amid Middle East travel concerns — and CS2 expands to 32 teams with a $2M prize pool.
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