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\n <\/a>\n <\/figure>\n <\/div>\n \n \n \n NAVI defeat The MongolZ to secure Esports World Cup 2026 playoffs <\/a>\n <\/h3>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/article> <\/div>\n<\/div>\nWildcard take Inferno before paiN turn the series around<\/h3>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Screenshot_531.webp\")
Player statistics for the match \/\/ taken from HLTV<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nWildcard started the series on their own pick of Inferno and immediately showed they were ready to fight for survival. The two teams were level at 6-6 after the first half and remained tied at 12-12 after regulation. Wildcard then took control in overtime. They won all four rounds to close the map 16-12 and move within one map of eliminating paiN.<\/p>\n
However, the Brazilians produced an immediate response on Nuke. paiN built a 9-3 advantage in the first half before winning four straight rounds after the break. The 13-3 victory quickly tied the series and forced Mirage. The decider was much more controlled by paiN. They secured a 7-5 halftime lead before taking six of the next eight rounds. A 13-7 victory completed the comeback and kept their EWC campaign alive.<\/p>\n
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Photo Copyright by Blast<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nRafael \u201csaffee\u201d Costa was the standout player of the series. The Brazilian AWPer finished the three maps with 51 kills and 37 deaths. He also recorded 80.2 ADR, 73.4% KAST and a 1.28 rating. Jo\u00e3o \u201csnow\u201d Vinicius was almost equally influential. He posted 48 kills, 80.9 ADR and a 1.27 rating. Rodrigo \u201cbiguzera\u201d Bittencourt added another solid performance with a 1.08 rating.<\/p>\n
Wildcard struggled to match paiN\u2019s individual output. Jadan \u201cHexT\u201d Postma was their only player to finish with a rating above 1.00, ending the series at 1.02.<\/p>\n
paiN make a major jump in the VRS<\/h3>\n
The victory also provides paiN with a significant boost in the projected Valve Regional Standings. The Brazilians gained 43 points, increasing their total from 1,458 to 1,501. As a result, paiN are projected to climb eight positions from No. 36 to No. 28.<\/p>\n
Wildcard moved in the opposite direction. They lost ten points, dropping from 1,359 to 1,349. Their projected position also falls two places, from No. 47 to No. 49. The result therefore keeps paiN alive at EWC while also providing an important boost to their position in the global ranking.<\/p>\n
Teams react after the match<\/h3>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/55410927496_d84ebef6e7_h.webp\")
Photo Copyright by Starladder<\/figcaption><\/figure>\npaiN celebrated the comeback on social media and highlighted that only one more victory separates them from the next stage: 13-7 on Mirage vs. Wildcard, 2-1 in the series and we\u2019re still alive in the EWC. Just +1 win to secure the next phase!<\/p>\n
Wildcard kept their reaction brief after elimination, posting a disappointed emoji alongside a graphic confirming the 1-2 defeat. The loss brings their Esports World Cup campaign to an end after defeats to FURIA and paiN.<\/p>\n\n
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Wildcard take Inferno before paiN turn the series around<\/h3>\nPlayer statistics for the match \/\/ taken from HLTV<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nWildcard started the series on their own pick of Inferno and immediately showed they were ready to fight for survival. The two teams were level at 6-6 after the first half and remained tied at 12-12 after regulation. Wildcard then took control in overtime. They won all four rounds to close the map 16-12 and move within one map of eliminating paiN.<\/p>\n
However, the Brazilians produced an immediate response on Nuke. paiN built a 9-3 advantage in the first half before winning four straight rounds after the break. The 13-3 victory quickly tied the series and forced Mirage. The decider was much more controlled by paiN. They secured a 7-5 halftime lead before taking six of the next eight rounds. A 13-7 victory completed the comeback and kept their EWC campaign alive.<\/p>\n
saffee leads paiN with a 1.28 rating<\/h3>\nPhoto Copyright by Blast<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nRafael \u201csaffee\u201d Costa was the standout player of the series. The Brazilian AWPer finished the three maps with 51 kills and 37 deaths. He also recorded 80.2 ADR, 73.4% KAST and a 1.28 rating. Jo\u00e3o \u201csnow\u201d Vinicius was almost equally influential. He posted 48 kills, 80.9 ADR and a 1.27 rating. Rodrigo \u201cbiguzera\u201d Bittencourt added another solid performance with a 1.08 rating.<\/p>\n
Wildcard struggled to match paiN\u2019s individual output. Jadan \u201cHexT\u201d Postma was their only player to finish with a rating above 1.00, ending the series at 1.02.<\/p>\n
paiN make a major jump in the VRS<\/h3>\n
The victory also provides paiN with a significant boost in the projected Valve Regional Standings. The Brazilians gained 43 points, increasing their total from 1,458 to 1,501. As a result, paiN are projected to climb eight positions from No. 36 to No. 28.<\/p>\n
Wildcard moved in the opposite direction. They lost ten points, dropping from 1,359 to 1,349. Their projected position also falls two places, from No. 47 to No. 49. The result therefore keeps paiN alive at EWC while also providing an important boost to their position in the global ranking.<\/p>\n
Teams react after the match<\/h3>\nPhoto Copyright by Starladder<\/figcaption><\/figure>\npaiN celebrated the comeback on social media and highlighted that only one more victory separates them from the next stage: 13-7 on Mirage vs. Wildcard, 2-1 in the series and we\u2019re still alive in the EWC. Just +1 win to secure the next phase!<\/p>\n
Wildcard kept their reaction brief after elimination, posting a disappointed emoji alongside a graphic confirming the 1-2 defeat. The loss brings their Esports World Cup campaign to an end after defeats to FURIA and paiN.<\/p>\n\n
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Wildcard started the series on their own pick of Inferno and immediately showed they were ready to fight for survival. The two teams were level at 6-6 after the first half and remained tied at 12-12 after regulation. Wildcard then took control in overtime. They won all four rounds to close the map 16-12 and move within one map of eliminating paiN.<\/p>\n
However, the Brazilians produced an immediate response on Nuke. paiN built a 9-3 advantage in the first half before winning four straight rounds after the break. The 13-3 victory quickly tied the series and forced Mirage. The decider was much more controlled by paiN. They secured a 7-5 halftime lead before taking six of the next eight rounds. A 13-7 victory completed the comeback and kept their EWC campaign alive.<\/p>\n
saffee leads paiN with a 1.28 rating<\/h3>\nPhoto Copyright by Blast<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nRafael \u201csaffee\u201d Costa was the standout player of the series. The Brazilian AWPer finished the three maps with 51 kills and 37 deaths. He also recorded 80.2 ADR, 73.4% KAST and a 1.28 rating. Jo\u00e3o \u201csnow\u201d Vinicius was almost equally influential. He posted 48 kills, 80.9 ADR and a 1.27 rating. Rodrigo \u201cbiguzera\u201d Bittencourt added another solid performance with a 1.08 rating.<\/p>\n
Wildcard struggled to match paiN\u2019s individual output. Jadan \u201cHexT\u201d Postma was their only player to finish with a rating above 1.00, ending the series at 1.02.<\/p>\n
paiN make a major jump in the VRS<\/h3>\n
The victory also provides paiN with a significant boost in the projected Valve Regional Standings. The Brazilians gained 43 points, increasing their total from 1,458 to 1,501. As a result, paiN are projected to climb eight positions from No. 36 to No. 28.<\/p>\n
Wildcard moved in the opposite direction. They lost ten points, dropping from 1,359 to 1,349. Their projected position also falls two places, from No. 47 to No. 49. The result therefore keeps paiN alive at EWC while also providing an important boost to their position in the global ranking.<\/p>\n
Teams react after the match<\/h3>\nPhoto Copyright by Starladder<\/figcaption><\/figure>\npaiN celebrated the comeback on social media and highlighted that only one more victory separates them from the next stage: 13-7 on Mirage vs. Wildcard, 2-1 in the series and we\u2019re still alive in the EWC. Just +1 win to secure the next phase!<\/p>\n
Wildcard kept their reaction brief after elimination, posting a disappointed emoji alongside a graphic confirming the 1-2 defeat. The loss brings their Esports World Cup campaign to an end after defeats to FURIA and paiN.<\/p>\n\n
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Rafael \u201csaffee\u201d Costa was the standout player of the series. The Brazilian AWPer finished the three maps with 51 kills and 37 deaths. He also recorded 80.2 ADR, 73.4% KAST and a 1.28 rating. Jo\u00e3o \u201csnow\u201d Vinicius was almost equally influential. He posted 48 kills, 80.9 ADR and a 1.27 rating. Rodrigo \u201cbiguzera\u201d Bittencourt added another solid performance with a 1.08 rating.<\/p>\n
Wildcard struggled to match paiN\u2019s individual output. Jadan \u201cHexT\u201d Postma was their only player to finish with a rating above 1.00, ending the series at 1.02.<\/p>\n
paiN make a major jump in the VRS<\/h3>\n
The victory also provides paiN with a significant boost in the projected Valve Regional Standings. The Brazilians gained 43 points, increasing their total from 1,458 to 1,501. As a result, paiN are projected to climb eight positions from No. 36 to No. 28.<\/p>\n
Wildcard moved in the opposite direction. They lost ten points, dropping from 1,359 to 1,349. Their projected position also falls two places, from No. 47 to No. 49. The result therefore keeps paiN alive at EWC while also providing an important boost to their position in the global ranking.<\/p>\n
Teams react after the match<\/h3>\nPhoto Copyright by Starladder<\/figcaption><\/figure>\npaiN celebrated the comeback on social media and highlighted that only one more victory separates them from the next stage: 13-7 on Mirage vs. Wildcard, 2-1 in the series and we\u2019re still alive in the EWC. Just +1 win to secure the next phase!<\/p>\n
Wildcard kept their reaction brief after elimination, posting a disappointed emoji alongside a graphic confirming the 1-2 defeat. The loss brings their Esports World Cup campaign to an end after defeats to FURIA and paiN.<\/p>\n\n
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paiN celebrated the comeback on social media and highlighted that only one more victory separates them from the next stage: 13-7 on Mirage vs. Wildcard, 2-1 in the series and we\u2019re still alive in the EWC. Just +1 win to secure the next phase!<\/p>\n
Wildcard kept their reaction brief after elimination, posting a disappointed emoji alongside a graphic confirming the 1-2 defeat. The loss brings their Esports World Cup campaign to an end after defeats to FURIA and paiN.<\/p>\n\n
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