Fortress Esport emerged victorious over IC Academy in a closely contested series, securing a 2:1 win at the Thunderpick World Championship 2026: European Series #2 on July 26th, 2026. IC Academy took an early lead with a 13-10 victory on Cache, but Fortress Esport fought back to claim Anubis 13-11 and Ancient 16-14. Fortress Esport's Brand delivered a standout performance with a 1.33 rating and an impressive 67-55 K-D ratio.