In a thrilling Esports World Cup 2026 showdown, G2 Esports emerged victorious over BIG with a close 2:1 series win. G2 dominated the opening map of Cache with a decisive 13:5 victory. BIG fought back on Ancient, securing a hard-fought 16:13 win to level the series. The decider map ultimately saw G2 Esports triumph, earning them a well-deserved spot in the next round of this prestigious S-Tier tournament. G2's NertZ delivered a standout performance with an impressive 1.61 rating and a commanding 49-26 K-D ratio.