In a thrilling Logitech G Play Connect 2026 Closed Qualifier upset, 9INE defeated Iberian Soul 2-1 in a closely contested series. Iberian Soul took the first map on Mirage with a score of 13-10, but 9INE rallied to dominate Ancient 13-4 and Cache 13-3, securing their victory. flayy led the charge for 9INE, posting an impressive 1.50 rating and a 46-31 K-D ratio. This result marks a significant upset as 9INE entered the match ranked lower than Iberian Soul.