The Russian squad 1WIN, ranked #63 globally, upset Team Liquid, ranked #19, in the Esports World Cup 2026 open qualifier on August 9, ending North America’s hopes early in a best-of-three match. Sixty-four teams competed for just four spots in the main event, with a $100,000 prize pool at stake. The four qualifying teams for the main event were 1WIN, Fluxo, SAW, and Iberian Soul. Liquid finished their run in the 17th-to-32nd range.
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