9z has advanced to their first Grand Final at an MVP-level tournament after a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Alliance in the XSE Pro League Guangzhou 2026 semifinals. The team will face either FaZe Clan or PVISION in the championship match.

The series began with Alliance taking Inferno in a close overtime match, despite a late comeback attempt from 9z. However, 9z responded strongly, securing Nuke with crucial multi-kills from meyern and luchov. The decider on Ancient saw 9z clinch the series victory, securing their spot in the Grand Final.

This marks a significant achievement for 9z, who previously reached the quarterfinals of the IEM Cologne Major. Their path to the Grand Final included overcoming a group stage loss to Alliance, demonstrating their resilience and growth throughout the XSE Pro League Guangzhou 2026. The Grand Final is scheduled for Sunday at 11:00.