In a decisive victory at The International 2026: North America Regional Qualifier, The Bug swept Gg Boom 2-0 to advance in the tournament. Game 2 and Game 3 both went to The Bug, solidifying their dominance in the series. Newsham delivered an exceptional performance for The Bug, achieving a remarkable 13/4/47 KDA. This win propels The Bug further into the competitive S-Tier bracket of the qualifier on this 24th day of August, 2026.