In a thrilling upset at the Esports World Cup 2026, magic triumphed over 9z Team with a 2:1 series victory. The series went down to the wire, with magic securing Ancient 19-17 and Inferno 13-10 after 9z Team evened the score on Dust2 with a 13-10 win. AW of magic delivered a standout performance, boasting a 1.41 rating and an impressive 72-47 K-D. This victory marks a significant upset, as magic entered the match as the lower-ranked side according to our rankings.