NAVI to face Legacy, while FaZe Clan meets Team Vitality in the Esports World Cup 2026 playoffs
The playoff bracket for Esports World Cup 2026 is set following the group stage conclusion. Sixteen teams have advanced to a single-elimination format, setting up high-profile matchups in the opening round.
The first day of the playoffs begins on August 19. In the upper half of the bracket, G2 Esports will face Astralis, and FURIA will meet Aurora Gaming. The lower half features intense clashes: NAVI against Legacy, and FaZe Clan versus Team Vitality.
The second day of the playoffs will kick off with matches on the Standard map. At 05:19, G2 Esports will take on Astralis, while FUT Esports plays against magic. Later at 08:19, FURIA meets Aurora Gaming, and GamerLegion faces MOUZ.
The Counter-Strike 2 tournament runs from August 12 to 23. Thirty-two teams are competing for a total prize pool of $2 million. More details about the event are available via this link.
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