Astralis and magic eliminated from Esports World Cup 2026

First two matches of the Esports World Cup 2026 finals have concluded, bringing G2 and FUT one step closer to the coveted trophy.

In the first round of the bracket, G2 defeated Astralis (6:13 on Ancient, 13:6 on Dust2, 13:7 on Inferno), while FUT bested magic (9:13 on Ancient, 13:7 on Anubis, 13:8 on Mirage). The losing teams finished 9th-16th and earned $35,000 in prizes, while the winners advanced to the quarter-finals.

Notably, Esports World Cup 2026 takes place from August 12th to 23rd, 2026, in Paris, France. The total prize pool of the event is $2 million, which will be divided among 32 squads. More detailed information about the competition can be found via the link.

The current playoff bracket looks as follows:

The full schedule and live broadcast of Esports World Cup 2026 can be found on the tournament page via this link.