In a nail-biting Esports World Cup 2026: Open Qualifier match, K27 emerged victorious over SAW with a 2:1 series score. SAW secured the first map on Nuke with a 13:9 win, but K27 fought back to claim Cache and Ancient, both by a score of 13:9. K27's clax delivered a standout performance, achieving a 1.25 rating and a 51-44 kill-death ratio. The match, played on September 9th, 2026, showcased the competitive intensity of this B-Tier qualifier.