In a decisive opening match at the Esports World Cup 2026, B8 secured a clean sweep against Parivision with a 13-11 victory on Cache. B8's dominance was spearheaded by npl, who delivered an impressive performance with a 1.31 rating and a 14-16 kill-death ratio. This win gives B8 a 1-0 advantage in the best-of-three series. The Esports World Cup continues on September 12th, 2026.