In a surprising upset at ESL Challenger League Season 52: Europe – Cup #7, KUUSAMO took down the higher-ranked Mellren with a decisive 2-0 victory. The match, played on August 22nd, 2026, saw KUUSAMO dominate from start to finish, securing their place in the next round of this C-Tier tournament. KUUSAMO's performance defied expectations and marked them as a team to watch moving forward.