In a thrilling upset at the CCT Europe 2026 Series #9 tournament, Rustec emerged victorious over Nexus Gaming with a close 2:1 series win. The match saw Rustec claim Dust2 13-9 before Nexus Gaming leveled the score on Mirage 13-8. Rustec ultimately sealed their victory with a 13-8 win on Cache. Rustec's youka delivered a standout performance, achieving an impressive 1.50 rating and a 53-33 K-D ratio. This result marks a significant upset as Rustec were the lower-ranked team heading into the match.