In a thrilling upset at the Intel Extreme Masters Beijing 2026: Global Qualifier, K27 defeated GamerLegion 2:1 in a close series. GamerLegion took the first map on Cache with a dominant 13:4 scoreline. However, K27 bounced back to win Nuke 13:5 and Mirage 13:8, securing their place in the next stage of the tournament. K27's clax was instrumental in the victory, achieving a 1.31 rating and a 41-34 kill-death ratio.