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Reinstated Aurora Gaming beat F9 EICAR to win Valorant Europe Qualifier 1

Aurora Gaming came from a map down to beat F9 EICAR 2-1 and win the first VCT EMEA Kickoff Europe open qualifier. The win came days after they were put back into the bracket when the UK team BONK was disqualified for cheating. The post Reinstated Aurora Gaming beat F9 EICAR to win Valorant Europe Qualifier 1 appeared first on Esports Insider.

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Aurora Gaming sweep Pixel Lumina to reach Europe Qualifier 1 final after BONK disqualification

Aurora Gaming beat Pixel Lumina 2-0 to reach the Europe Qualifier 1 final, days after the UK side that had knocked them out was disqualified for cheating. The final decides seeding for the Europe Qualifier Playoffs, the next step towards VCT EMEA Kickoff 2027 in Berlin. The post Aurora Gaming sweep Pixel Lumina to reach Europe Qualifier 1 final after BONK disqualification appeared first on Esports Insider.

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The MongolZ end FURIA’s winning run as NAVI send Falcons out of IEM Beijing

The MongolZ beat world No.1 FURIA to reach the IEM Beijing semi-finals, while NAVI eliminated big-spending Falcons in the group stage. The results reshape the picture of the main contenders before the PGL Major Singapore opens on 24 November. The post The MongolZ end FURIA’s winning run as NAVI send Falcons out of IEM Beijing appeared first on Esports Insider.

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Gen.G sweep LYON to end North America’s Worlds 2026 run and set up iG semi-final

Gen.G beat LYON 3-0 in Allen, Texas, removing North America's last team from Worlds 2026. The LCK top seed are now one series from a first Worlds final, with a revived Invictus Gaming in the way. The post Gen.G sweep LYON to end North America’s Worlds 2026 run and set up iG semi-final appeared first on Esports Insider.

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Invictus Gaming beat Top Esports 3-1 to reach first Worlds semi-final since 2019

Invictus Gaming knocked out fellow LPL side Top Esports in the opening quarter-final of Worlds 2026 in Allen, Texas. The result guarantees China a semi-final place after the LPL's 0-4 start in the Swiss Stage. The post Invictus Gaming beat Top Esports 3-1 to reach first Worlds semi-final since 2019 appeared first on Esports Insider.

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KRÜ Blaze win Game Changers Championship from lower bracket, ending Gentle Mates’ unbeaten run

KRĂś Blaze came through the lower bracket to beat Europe's Gentle Mates GC over five maps in SĂŁo Paulo, giving LATAM its first Game Changers Championship title. They are also the last winners of the standalone event, as next year's final moves to Champions. The post KRĂś Blaze win Game Changers Championship from lower bracket, ending Gentle Mates’ unbeaten run appeared first on Esports Insider.

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TYLOO’s Lisbon forfeit dents Singapore Major hopes as 100 Thieves edge out fnatic

TYLOO's withdrawal from a HyperX Retake Season 13 quarter-final in Lisbon has left their PGL Major Singapore invite in doubt on cutoff day. In Europe, fnatic are shut out of the last CS2 Major of 2026 after the final weekend's results went against them. The post TYLOO’s Lisbon forfeit dents Singapore Major hopes as 100 Thieves edge out fnatic appeared first on Esports Insider.

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d4v41 and Jinggg leave Paper Rex after 7th–8th Champions finish, Pacific place secure

Paper Rex has parted with captain d4v41 and Jinggg, two Masters Toronto winners, after an early exit at Champions 2026. With its VCT Pacific partner place secure, the Singapore organisation is rebuilding by choice as free agency opens to every region. The post d4v41 and Jinggg leave Paper Rex after 7th–8th Champions finish, Pacific place secure appeared first on Esports Insider.

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Gentle Mates GC come from a map down to beat Shopify Rebellion Gold and reach Game Changers final

Gentle Mates GC, on their Championship debut, beat Shopify Rebellion Gold 2-1 in the upper bracket final in SĂŁo Paulo. The French-based side go into Sunday's best-of-five grand final with a two-map ban advantage, while Shopify Rebellion Gold must come through the lower final. The post Gentle Mates GC come from a map down to beat Shopify Rebellion Gold and reach Game Changers final appeared first on Esports Insider.

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Karmine Corp knock LCP’s last team out of Worlds 2026 to force a Swiss decider

Karmine Corp swept CTBC Flying Oyster 2-0 at Worlds 2026, eliminating the LCP's last remaining team. The French-based side move to 2-2 in the Swiss Stage, leaving one best-of-three between them and the quarter-finals. The post Karmine Corp knock LCP’s last team out of Worlds 2026 to force a Swiss decider appeared first on Esports Insider.

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Team Liquid sweep Anyone’s Legend out of Worlds 2026, ending NA’s 13-series LPL drought

Team Liquid Alienware beat Anyone's Legend 2-0 to eliminate the LPL's top seed from the Worlds 2026 Swiss Stage without a game win. The result keeps the LCS champions alive and sets up a deciding series against LOS on 30 October. The post Team Liquid sweep Anyone’s Legend out of Worlds 2026, ending NA’s 13-series LPL drought appeared first on Esports Insider.

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Evo Brazil 2027 confirms eight-game lineup and R$1m prize pool as ticket sales open

Evo Brazil 2027 runs from 26 to 28 March in SĂŁo Paulo with eight titles and at least R$1m in prize money. Registration and ticket sales opened on 27 October. The post Evo Brazil 2027 confirms eight-game lineup and R$1m prize pool as ticket sales open appeared first on Esports Insider.

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Pokémon UNITE to shut down in March 2027 as Aeos Crown registration opens

Pokémon UNITE will end service on 23 March 2027, two days after the Aeos Crown 2027 finals in Tokyo. Regional qualifier registration is now open. The post Pokémon UNITE to shut down in March 2027 as Aeos Crown registration opens appeared first on Esports Insider.

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Gen.G recover from opening loss to beat LYON 2-1 and reach Worlds 2026 quarter-finals

Gen.G completed a 3-0 Swiss Stage run at Worlds 2026 on Sunday by coming from a game down to beat LYON 2-1. The LCK champions are through to the quarter-finals, while LYON must look to Round 4 to join them. The post Gen.G recover from opening loss to beat LYON 2-1 and reach Worlds 2026 quarter-finals appeared first on Esports Insider.

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Gen.G beat MSI champions Hanwha Life to go 2-0 at Worlds 2026

Gen.G have won both of their Worlds 2026 Swiss Stage games, the second against the reigning Mid-Season Invitational champions. A third win would put the reigning LCK champions into the Knockout Stage. The post Gen.G beat MSI champions Hanwha Life to go 2-0 at Worlds 2026 appeared first on Esports Insider.

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Dplus KIA beat G2 again in Worlds 2026 opener, three months after Esports World Cup win

Dplus KIA, drawn from the bottom seeding tier, beat top-tier G2 Esports in their first Worlds 2026 match. It is their second win over the LEC champions since July and sets up a meeting with T1 on Saturday. The post Dplus KIA beat G2 again in Worlds 2026 opener, three months after Esports World Cup win appeared first on Esports Insider.

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Dragon Ranger Gaming sweep Rare Atom to open VCT Threshold China bid for a 2027 guest place

Dragon Ranger Gaming began VCT Threshold China by beating Rare Atom 2-0 on the opening day. The win keeps alive their bid to return to the league through one of the event's 2027 places. The post Dragon Ranger Gaming sweep Rare Atom to open VCT Threshold China bid for a 2027 guest place appeared first on Esports Insider.

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Wolves Esports sweep A Team at VCT Threshold China after losing partner status

Wolves Esports opened their VCT Threshold China 2026 campaign with a 2-0 win over A Team in Shanghai. The result keeps alive their route back into VCT China for 2027 after the team lost its partner status for the next cycle. The post Wolves Esports sweep A Team at VCT Threshold China after losing partner status appeared first on Esports Insider.

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PGL wins top-team race as BLAST faces payment claims

BLAST payment delays are reported as top teams choose PGL’s Bucharest event over BLAST Bounty Winter at the start of 2027 in esports. The post PGL wins top-team race as BLAST faces payment claims appeared first on Esports Insider.