{"id":404780,"date":"2026-07-12T16:17:30","date_gmt":"2026-07-12T16:17:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/?p=404780"},"modified":"2026-07-12T16:17:30","modified_gmt":"2026-07-12T16:17:30","slug":"xse-pro-league-2026-surprises-disappointments","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/en\/news\/xse-pro-league-2026-surprises-disappointments","title":{"rendered":"Surprises and Disappointments of XSE Pro League Guangzhou 2026: 9z&#8217;s First Title, PARIVISION&#8217;s Rise, and New Questions for the Favorites"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>XSE Pro League Guangzhou 2026 may not have been the most prestigious event of the season, but it certainly delivered its fair share of surprises. The tournament saw 9z lift their first-ever international trophy, PARIVISION continue their impressive rise, and several favorites suffer disappointing exits.<\/p>\n<h3>Complete Failure: SINNERS and Luminosity<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_404781\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-404781\" style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-404781\" src=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/20260602_Adela-Sznajder_IEM-Cologne_00630.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1281\" srcset=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/20260602_Adela-Sznajder_IEM-Cologne_00630.webp 1920w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/20260602_Adela-Sznajder_IEM-Cologne_00630-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/20260602_Adela-Sznajder_IEM-Cologne_00630-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/20260602_Adela-Sznajder_IEM-Cologne_00630-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/20260602_Adela-Sznajder_IEM-Cologne_00630-1536x1025.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-404781\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Copyright by ESL<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Let\u2019s begin with the teams that completely failed to deliver. SINNERS and Luminosity finished in 15th\u201316th place after failing to seriously challenge even opponents of a similar level. SINNERS\u2019 situation is particularly disappointing. Once again, the team struggled to perform on the international stage, leaving behind more questions than answers.<\/p>\n<p>Luminosity also continue searching for consistency. The Brazilians occasionally show flashes of quality on individual maps, but when it comes to full series against competitive opponents, they simply cannot maintain their level.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"article__content grid-cards-col xl-w-100\">\n    <p class=\"article-h3\">read more<\/p>\n    <div class=\"grid-1 gap-12 mb-12 load-parent xl-w-100\">\n        <div class=\"type3 y-red-dif hover-card card-more\">\n        <a class=\"type3__left up-to-card hover-el\" href=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/en\/news\/9z-win-xse-pro-league-guangzhou-2026-vs-parivision\">\n        <div class=\"bg-bottom-abs-short\"> <\/div>\n        <picture class=\"picture object-fit-cover\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"picture__img object-fit-cover\" src=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/55172321719_875880fb79_h-2-15.webp\" alt=\"9z win XSE Pro League Guangzhou 2026 after dominant 3-0 over PARIVISION\">\n        <\/picture>\n    <\/a>\n        <div class=\"type3__right main-structure p-20\">\n        <div class=\"type3__top\">\n            <a class=\"type3__title title-24 hover-el\" href=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/en\/news\/9z-win-xse-pro-league-guangzhou-2026-vs-parivision\">9z win XSE Pro League Guangzhou 2026 after dominant 3-0 over PARIVISION<\/a>\n            <a class=\"go-arrow hover-el\" href=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/en\/news\/9z-win-xse-pro-league-guangzhou-2026-vs-parivision\">\n                <div class=\"go-arrow__left go-arrow__part\">\n                    <svg class=\"icon\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n                        <use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/themes\/skinclub-v3\/assets\/images\/sprites\/main.stack.svg?v=1783739479#image-blue-arrow\"><\/use>\n                    <\/svg>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"go-arrow__center go-arrow__part\">\n                    <svg class=\"icon\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n                        <use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/themes\/skinclub-v3\/assets\/images\/sprites\/main.stack.svg?v=1783739479#image-blue-arrow\"><\/use>\n                    <\/svg>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"go-arrow__right go-arrow__part\">\n                    <svg class=\"icon\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n                        <use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/themes\/skinclub-v3\/assets\/images\/sprites\/main.stack.svg?v=1783739479#image-blue-arrow\"><\/use>\n                    <\/svg>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/a><\/div>\n        <div class=\"type3__bottom blue-labels mt-auto\">\n            <div class=\"blue-label disabled\">Jul 12<\/div>\n            <a class=\"blue-label\" href=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/en\/news\">News<\/a>        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3>12th\u201314th Place \u2014 The Biggest Questions Surround NiP and 3DMAX<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_404782\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-404782\" style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-404782\" src=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/20260414_Leo-Sang_IEM-Rio_00164.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1282\" srcset=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/20260414_Leo-Sang_IEM-Rio_00164.webp 1920w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/20260414_Leo-Sang_IEM-Rio_00164-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/20260414_Leo-Sang_IEM-Rio_00164-1024x684.webp 1024w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/20260414_Leo-Sang_IEM-Rio_00164-768x513.webp 768w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/20260414_Leo-Sang_IEM-Rio_00164-1536x1026.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-404782\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Copyright by ESL<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Ninjas in Pyjamas, 3DMAX, Lynn Vision, and MIBR finished slightly higher, but not everyone can be satisfied. The biggest disappointments are undoubtedly NiP and 3DMAX. Both organizations have ambitions far beyond an early playoff exit. 3DMAX, in particular, continue alternating between promising tournaments and underwhelming performances.<\/p>\n<p>Lynn Vision also fell short of expectations on home soil, although the level of competition was extremely high. As for MIBR, their result feels more neutral. The team is still rebuilding and does not yet appear ready to consistently compete for deep playoff runs.<\/p>\n<h3>EYEBALLERS and B8 \u2014 About What Was Expected<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_404783\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-404783\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-404783\" src=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Dex_at_Roman_Imperium_Cup_VI.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Dex_at_Roman_Imperium_Cup_VI.webp 1024w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Dex_at_Roman_Imperium_Cup_VI-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Dex_at_Roman_Imperium_Cup_VI-768x512.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-404783\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Copyright by Roman Imperium Cup<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>EYEBALLERS and B8 both finished in 9th\u201311th place. To be honest, neither result came as a surprise. Both teams managed to win individual matches, but once the level of opposition increased, they could not progress any further. For B8, this tournament once again showed that the team is capable of competing, but still lacks the experience needed to consistently reach the latter stages of international events.<\/p>\n<h3>BIG, BetBoom, and TYLOO \u2014 Capable of More<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_401427\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-401427\" style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-401427\" src=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/20260603_Adela-Sznajder_IEM-Cologne_04494-1.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1281\" srcset=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/20260603_Adela-Sznajder_IEM-Cologne_04494-1.webp 1920w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/20260603_Adela-Sznajder_IEM-Cologne_04494-1-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/20260603_Adela-Sznajder_IEM-Cologne_04494-1-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/20260603_Adela-Sznajder_IEM-Cologne_04494-1-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/20260603_Adela-Sznajder_IEM-Cologne_04494-1-1536x1025.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-401427\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Copyright by ESL<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>BIG, BetBoom, and TYLOO all finished inside the top eight. However, considering the quality of these rosters, it feels like all three were capable of going much further. BetBoom looked especially impressive during the opening stages and even defeated BIG. However, once the playoffs began, they failed to maintain that momentum.<\/p>\n<p>TYLOO also left a positive impression, but playing at home naturally raised expectations, and many hoped to see them reach at least the semifinals. BIG once again proved they are one of the toughest opponents to face, but once more fell just short of taking the next step.<\/p>\n<h3>FaZe and Alliance \u2014 Pleasant Surprises<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_403554\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-403554\" style=\"width: 1600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-403554\" src=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/55197650127_229097153f_h.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" srcset=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/55197650127_229097153f_h.webp 1600w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/55197650127_229097153f_h-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/55197650127_229097153f_h-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/55197650127_229097153f_h-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/55197650127_229097153f_h-1536x1024.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-403554\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Copyright by Roman Imperium Cup<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Before the tournament began, very few people expected FaZe and Alliance to finish among the top four. FaZe finally showed signs of recovery after a difficult period. The team looked much more convincing than in recent events, and a semifinal appearance represents an important step toward returning to title contention. Alliance were one of the biggest revelations of the tournament. Their young roster showed no fear against established organizations and fully deserved their place in the semifinals.<\/p>\n<h3>PARIVISION \u2014 Another Grand Final, and It Is No Longer a Coincidence<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_404741\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-404741\" style=\"width: 1280px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-404741\" src=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/55172321719_875880fb79_h-2-20.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/55172321719_875880fb79_h-2-20.webp 1280w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/55172321719_875880fb79_h-2-20-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/55172321719_875880fb79_h-2-20-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/55172321719_875880fb79_h-2-20-768x432.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-404741\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Copyright by ESL<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>PARIVISION once again proved that their recent success is no fluke. The team confidently navigated the bracket, eliminated BIG and FaZe, and reached another international grand final in a remarkably short period of time.<\/p>\n<p>Although they fell short of lifting the trophy, PARIVISION can no longer be considered a dark horse. They have firmly established themselves as a genuine top-10 team capable of consistently reaching the biggest matches.<\/p>\n<h3>9z \u2014 A Historic Triumph<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_404784\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-404784\" style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-404784\" src=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/HNCRF8tW8AA8lFZ.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/HNCRF8tW8AA8lFZ.webp 1920w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/HNCRF8tW8AA8lFZ-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/HNCRF8tW8AA8lFZ-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/HNCRF8tW8AA8lFZ-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/HNCRF8tW8AA8lFZ-1536x864.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-404784\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Copyright by XinSaiEsports<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The undisputed hero of the tournament was 9z. The Argentine organization did not just win the tournament\u2014they dominated it. Throughout the event, they defeated 3DMAX, MIBR, TYLOO, and Alliance before sweeping PARIVISION 3\u20130 in the grand final.<\/p>\n<p>Even more importantly, this victory marks the first major international title in the organization\u2019s history. After years of rebuilding, roster changes, and heartbreaking defeats, 9z finally reached the top. Stories like this are what make Counter-Strike so special. A team that few considered a title contender before the event went on to dominate the competition and deservedly lifted the trophy.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"article__content grid-cards-col xl-w-100\">\n    <p class=\"article-h3\">read more<\/p>\n    <div class=\"grid-1 gap-12 mb-12 load-parent xl-w-100\">\n        <div class=\"type3 y-red-dif hover-card card-more\">\n        <a class=\"type3__left up-to-card hover-el\" href=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/en\/news\/huasopeek-wins-xse-pro-league-2026-mvp\">\n        <div class=\"bg-bottom-abs-short\"> <\/div>\n        <picture class=\"picture object-fit-cover\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"picture__img object-fit-cover\" src=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/HNCBpQjWsAA3PRJ.webp\" alt=\"HUASOPEEK wins first career MVP as 9z conquer XSE Pro League Guangzhou 2026\">\n        <\/picture>\n    <\/a>\n        <div class=\"type3__right main-structure p-20\">\n        <div class=\"type3__top\">\n            <a class=\"type3__title title-24 hover-el\" href=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/en\/news\/huasopeek-wins-xse-pro-league-2026-mvp\">HUASOPEEK wins first career MVP as 9z conquer XSE Pro League Guangzhou 2026<\/a>\n            <a class=\"go-arrow hover-el\" href=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/en\/news\/huasopeek-wins-xse-pro-league-2026-mvp\">\n                <div class=\"go-arrow__left go-arrow__part\">\n                    <svg class=\"icon\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n                        <use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/themes\/skinclub-v3\/assets\/images\/sprites\/main.stack.svg?v=1783739479#image-blue-arrow\"><\/use>\n                    <\/svg>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"go-arrow__center go-arrow__part\">\n                    <svg class=\"icon\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n                        <use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/themes\/skinclub-v3\/assets\/images\/sprites\/main.stack.svg?v=1783739479#image-blue-arrow\"><\/use>\n                    <\/svg>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"go-arrow__right go-arrow__part\">\n                    <svg class=\"icon\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n                        <use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/themes\/skinclub-v3\/assets\/images\/sprites\/main.stack.svg?v=1783739479#image-blue-arrow\"><\/use>\n                    <\/svg>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/a><\/div>\n        <div class=\"type3__bottom blue-labels mt-auto\">\n            <div class=\"blue-label disabled\">Jul 12<\/div>\n            <a class=\"blue-label\" href=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/en\/news\">News<\/a>        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3>Final Thoughts: The Scene Is Becoming More Competitive<\/h3>\n<p>XSE Pro League Guangzhou 2026 once again demonstrated that the gap between teams outside the world\u2019s top five continues to shrink. Yesterday\u2019s underdogs are now capable of winning international tournaments, while established organizations increasingly find themselves leaving events without medals.<\/p>\n<p>If this tournament proved anything, it is that in 2026 any team hitting peak form has a realistic chance of lifting a trophy. And that makes every upcoming event even more exciting for Counter-Strike fans.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>XSE Pro League Guangzhou 2026 may not have been the most prestigious event of the season, but it certainly delivered its fair share of surprises. The tournament saw 9z lift their first-ever international trophy, PARIVISION continue their impressive rise, and several favorites suffer disappointing exits. Complete Failure: SINNERS and Luminosity Let\u2019s begin with the teams [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":34,"featured_media":404785,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[15],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-404780","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.0 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>XSE Pro League 2026: Biggest Surprises and Disappointments<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"9z&#039;s historic title, PARIVISION&#039;s rise, and the biggest surprises and disappointments of XSE Pro League 2026.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/en\/news\/xse-pro-league-2026-surprises-disappointments\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"XSE Pro League 2026: Biggest Surprises and Disappointments\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"9z&#039;s historic title, PARIVISION&#039;s rise, and the biggest surprises and disappointments of XSE Pro League 2026.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/en\/news\/xse-pro-league-2026-surprises-disappointments\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"CS2 &amp; 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