{"id":414409,"date":"2026-08-07T19:21:20","date_gmt":"2026-08-07T19:21:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/?p=414409"},"modified":"2026-08-07T19:21:20","modified_gmt":"2026-08-07T19:21:20","slug":"bc-game-liquid-heroic-ewc-2026-qualifier-day-one","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/en\/news\/bc-game-liquid-heroic-ewc-2026-qualifier-day-one","title":{"rendered":"BC.Game, Liquid and HEROIC impress on opening day of EWC 2026 qualifier"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The opening day of the Esports World Cup 2026 Open Qualifier in Paris delivered few surprises among the main favorites, with BC.Game, Liquid, HEROIC, BIG and several other notable teams making strong starts. BC.Game were among the first teams to secure a place in the next stage of the competition, while Liquid, 100 Thieves and other groups will finish their qualification battles on Saturday. The 64-team LAN qualifier is divided into 16 groups of four. The top two teams from each group advance to the playoffs, where only four spots at the $2 million Esports World Cup 2026 will ultimately be available.<\/p>\n<h3>BC.Game go 2-0 and secure playoff spot<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_411421\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-411421\" style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-411421\" src=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/20260511_Luc-Bouchon_IEM-Atlanta_00521.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/20260511_Luc-Bouchon_IEM-Atlanta_00521.webp 1920w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/20260511_Luc-Bouchon_IEM-Atlanta_00521-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/20260511_Luc-Bouchon_IEM-Atlanta_00521-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/20260511_Luc-Bouchon_IEM-Atlanta_00521-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/20260511_Luc-Bouchon_IEM-Atlanta_00521-1536x1024.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-411421\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Copyright by ESL<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>BC.Game produced one of the strongest runs among the headline teams on the opening day. Oleksandr \u201cs1mple\u201d Kostyliev and company began their campaign with a 2-1 victory over BASEMENT BOYS.<\/p>\n<p>They then faced 1win in the winners\u2019 match and delivered a much more convincing performance, sweeping their opponents 2-0. The result gave BC.Game first place in Group 6 and guaranteed their progression to the playoff stage. BASEMENT BOYS remained alive after beating Citron 2-0 and will now meet 1win in the group\u2019s decisive series for the second playoff ticket.<\/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        <article class=\"club-hover-connect-parent\">\n    <div class=\"club-top-line\"><\/div>\n    <div class=\"club-row club-gutter-none\">\n                    <div class=\"club-col-4 club-col-6-xs\">\n                <figure class=\"picture-16x9 picture-with-gradient\">\n                    <a class=\"club-hover-connect club-hover-connect-img\" href=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/en\/news\/bc-game-dominate-ewc-2026-qualifier-senzu-shines\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n                        <img src=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Donut_PGL_gaz66-01609.jpg.webp\" alt=\"BC.Game cruise through EWC 2026 qualifier as s1mple and Senzu lead the charge\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\">\n                    <\/a>\n                <\/figure>\n            <\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"club-col-8 club-col-6-xs club-box-bg--gradient\">\n            <div class=\"club-box-def club-full-height\">\n                <div class=\"club-dynamic-dotted-wrap club-full-height\">\n                    <h3 class=\"club-h4-title\">\n                        <a class=\"club-link-primary club-hover-connect club-dynamic-dotted__text\" href=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/en\/news\/bc-game-dominate-ewc-2026-qualifier-senzu-shines\">\n                            BC.Game cruise through EWC 2026 qualifier as s1mple and Senzu lead the charge                        <\/a>\n                    <\/h3>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"club-bottom-line\"><\/div>\n<\/article>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3>HEROIC survive 9INE test<\/h3>\n<p>HEROIC also completed the first day without a series defeat. They opened Group 7 with a comfortable 2-0 victory against REM before facing 9INE in the winners\u2019 match. This time HEROIC were forced to work considerably harder, but eventually prevailed 2-1 to secure first place in the group and advance to the playoffs. 9INE will receive another opportunity in the decider, where they will face ABT, who eliminated REM with a 2-0 victory.<\/p>\n<h3>BIG, Inner Circle and DENDELE cruise through<\/h3>\n<p>Several other teams secured playoff places without dropping a map. BIG defeated z to forward 2-0 before sweeping Fluxo by the same score to win Group 2. Fluxo will now meet DUSTY for the remaining qualification spot. Inner Circle were equally dominant in Group 1, beating NIO and ASTRAL 2-0. ASTRAL survived the elimination match against Kreazion and will get another opportunity to qualify in the decider.<\/p>\n<p>DENDELE also finished 2-0 in Group 3 after clean victories over QueenConso and SAW. SAW recovered from their defeat by beating EAC 2-0 earlier in the day, setting up a rematch with EAC for the group\u2019s second playoff berth. Betclic joined the list of undefeated group winners after beating Giant Pandas 2-0, while fnatic advanced from Group 8 with consecutive 2-0 victories over FKOMAR and 6666.<\/p>\n<h3>Liquid and 100 Thieves start with clean victories<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_414123\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-414123\" style=\"width: 1600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-414123\" src=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/55430613958_ff0bfeaa5c_h.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" srcset=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/55430613958_ff0bfeaa5c_h.webp 1600w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/55430613958_ff0bfeaa5c_h-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/55430613958_ff0bfeaa5c_h-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/55430613958_ff0bfeaa5c_h-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/55430613958_ff0bfeaa5c_h-1536x1024.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-414123\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Copyright by BLAST<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The second half of the bracket also featured several major names, although their groups will only be completed on the second day. Liquid began Group 12 with a straightforward 2-0 victory over Dhala. They will next face Metizport, who defeated Prestige by the same score.<\/p>\n<p>100 Thieves also avoided an early upset, sweeping SadFamous 2-0 in Group 11. Their next opponent will be NADE, who survived a three-map series against Eternal Fire. NRG started Group 14 with a 2-0 victory over Spirit HU and will play Acend in the winners\u2019 match. Elsewhere, Virtus.pro beat Sangal 2-0, K27 defeated Dark Tigre 2-0, FOKUS swept Partizan, and OG opened their campaign with a 2-0 win over Vael.<\/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        <article class=\"club-hover-connect-parent\">\n    <div class=\"club-top-line\"><\/div>\n    <div class=\"club-row club-gutter-none\">\n                    <div class=\"club-col-4 club-col-6-xs\">\n                <figure class=\"picture-16x9 picture-with-gradient\">\n                    <a class=\"club-hover-connect club-hover-connect-img\" href=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/en\/news\/jl-navi-exit-own-decision-reasons-private\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n                        <img src=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/55172321719_875880fb79_h-2-6.webp\" alt=\"jL opens up about NAVI exit: \u201cIt was my own decision\u201d\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\">\n                    <\/a>\n                <\/figure>\n            <\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"club-col-8 club-col-6-xs club-box-bg--gradient\">\n            <div class=\"club-box-def club-full-height\">\n                <div class=\"club-dynamic-dotted-wrap club-full-height\">\n                    <h3 class=\"club-h4-title\">\n                        <a class=\"club-link-primary club-hover-connect club-dynamic-dotted__text\" href=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/en\/news\/jl-navi-exit-own-decision-reasons-private\">\n                            jL opens up about NAVI exit: \u201cIt was my own decision\u201d                        <\/a>\n                    <\/h3>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"club-bottom-line\"><\/div>\n<\/article>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3>Four EWC spots remain the ultimate prize<\/h3>\n<p>The first day has already separated several favorites from the field, but much of the qualifier remains undecided. Groups 1-8 will conclude with their decider matches, while Groups 9-16 still need to play winners\u2019, elimination and deciding series.<\/p>\n<p>BC.Game, HEROIC, BIG, Inner Circle, DENDELE, Betclic and fnatic are among the teams already through to the playoffs. Liquid, 100 Thieves, NRG, Virtus.pro and several other contenders will attempt to join them on Saturday.<\/p>\n<p>Once the group stage is completed, the surviving teams will move into the playoff bracket, with only four eventually earning tickets to the $2 million Esports World Cup 2026 main event.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The opening day of the Esports World Cup 2026 Open Qualifier in Paris delivered few surprises among the main favorites, with BC.Game, Liquid, HEROIC, BIG and several other notable teams making strong starts. BC.Game were among the first teams to secure a place in the next stage of the competition, while Liquid, 100 Thieves and [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":34,"featured_media":414410,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[15],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-414409","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>BC.Game, Liquid and HEROIC shine in EWC 2026 qualifier<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"BC.Game and HEROIC reach the playoffs as Liquid, 100 Thieves and NRG make strong starts in the EWC 2026 qualifier.\" \/>\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\/bc-game-liquid-heroic-ewc-2026-qualifier-day-one\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"BC.Game, Liquid and HEROIC shine in EWC 2026 qualifier\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"BC.Game and HEROIC reach the playoffs as Liquid, 100 Thieves and NRG make strong starts in the EWC 2026 qualifier.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/en\/news\/bc-game-liquid-heroic-ewc-2026-qualifier-day-one\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"CS2 &amp; 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