Legacy will face FaZe in the Esports World Cup 2026 Group B upper-bracket semi-final on August 13. The match will be played as a Bo3, with the winner moving one step closer to the tournament playoffs.
Legacy enter with the higher position in the Valve Regional Standings. They are ranked seventh, while FaZe sit in 13th place. However, Legacy have strong recent numbers on Mirage and Inferno, which could make the map veto decisive.
Legacy Need a More Consistent Series
Legacy are ranked 7th in the VRS. They started their Esports World Cup campaign with a 13-5 victory over Ninjas in Pyjamas on Cache. However, their results before the event showed mixed form against stronger opposition.
Recent results:
- Legacy 13-5 Ninjas in Pyjamas
- Legacy 0-2 G2
- Legacy 2-0 PARIVISION
- Legacy 0-2 Natus Vincere
- Legacy 0-2 MOUZ
latto has been Legacy’s strongest player over the past three months. He has recorded a 1.25 rating, 0.80 kills per round and 82.7 ADR. In addition, latto has a 1.31 multi-kill rating, making him Legacy’s main individual threat.
Legacy should rely on their comfort maps. Their results suggest they can compete when the series moves to Mirage or Inferno. Still, they will need a more complete team performance against FaZe.
FaZe Have More Veto Options
FaZe are ranked 13th in the Valve Regional Standings and enter after beating BetBoom 13-11 on Nuke in their EWC opener. The European side have won four of their last five matches, including Bo3 victories over The MongolZ, DENDELE and EYEBALLERS.
Recent results:
- FaZe 13-11 BetBoom
- FaZe 1-2 Spirit
- FaZe 2-1 The MongolZ
- FaZe 2-1 DENDELE
- FaZe 2-0 EYEBALLERS
frozen has been FaZe’s key player during the last three months. He holds a 1.20 rating, 0.74 kills per round and 80.3 ADR. His 75.3% KAST shows his ability to influence close rounds.
FaZe have shown better recent consistency than Legacy. They also have more viable map choices, which should give them an advantage in a Bo3 veto.
Map Pool — FaZe Have the Edge
Stats from the last three months:
- Cache: Legacy — | FaZe 100%
- Dust2: Legacy 67% | FaZe 20%
- Mirage: Legacy 83% | FaZe 75%
- Inferno: Legacy 75% | FaZe —
- Nuke: Legacy 57% | FaZe 67%
- Ancient: Legacy 29% | FaZe 60%
- Anubis: Legacy — | FaZe 50%
Legacy should target Mirage or Inferno. They have won 83% of six Mirage games and 75% of eight Inferno matches. Dust2 could also be an option, as FaZe have won only one of five recent games on the map.
Meanwhile, FaZe can build their veto around Cache, Nuke and Ancient. They have won all three Cache games, while their 67% Nuke win rate and 60% Ancient record give them several strong options.
Prediction
Legacy have enough quality to take a map if they secure Mirage, Inferno or Dust2. latto’s current form could also give the team a chance to punish FaZe in close rounds.
Nevertheless, FaZe has better recent results and more balanced veto options. Legacy holds the higher VRS position, but FaZe’s current form and stronger options across the map pool could still decide the series. Their map pool should allow them to avoid Legacy’s strongest conditions and control the series.
Prediction: FaZe 2-1 Legacy
