The Esports World Cup 2026 Counter-Strike 2 group stage in Paris concludes August 15 with four double-elimination GSL groups of eight teams each, where the top four advance to single-elimination playoffs starting August 18. Recent results have seen squads like G2, FaZe, Falcons, B8, and Aurora secure spots through upper-bracket wins and elimination-match victories over teams including Vitality, Astralis, MOUZ, Legacy, and M80. The Last Chance Qualifier earlier in August added teams such as 100 Thieves. Form, map pool execution, and head-to-head history in Bo3 series shape advancement odds, with the final decider matches determining the remaining playoff berths amid a $2 million prize pool.
Experimental AI-generated summary referencing Polymarket data. This is not trading advice and plays no role in how this market resolves. · Updated$41,721 Vol.

Natus Vincere
94%

Team Vitality
91%

Team Spirit
83%

9z Globant
74%

MOUZ
71%

paiN Gaming
62%

The MongolZ
52%

Astralis
50%

BIG
48%

3DMAX
46%

Wildcard
9%

Lynn Vision Gaming
50%

FURIA
45%

Legacy
51%

Aurora Gaming
49%

magic
50%

NIP.eStar
51%

MIBR.LOS
38%

PVISION
50%

JiJieHao
50%
$41,721 Vol.

Natus Vincere
94%

Team Vitality
91%

Team Spirit
83%

9z Globant
74%

MOUZ
71%

paiN Gaming
62%

The MongolZ
52%

Astralis
50%

BIG
48%

3DMAX
46%

Wildcard
9%

Lynn Vision Gaming
50%

FURIA
45%

Legacy
51%

Aurora Gaming
49%

magic
50%

NIP.eStar
51%

MIBR.LOS
38%

PVISION
50%

JiJieHao
50%
A team is considered to have made the playoffs upon officially appearing in the playoff bracket as published by the tournament organizer. Advancement by walkover, forfeit, or opponent withdrawal counts the same as advancement by match result.
If the tournament format is changed such that the size or structure of the playoff bracket differs from the currently announced format, this market will resolve according to the official playoff bracket as published by the tournament organizer.
If this tournament is postponed after August 30, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, canceled, or the playoff field has not been determined within this timeframe, this market will resolve "No."
The resolution source for this market will be official information from the tournament organizer, the Esports World Cup; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
Market Opened: Aug 10, 2026, 2:12 PM ET
Resolver
0x65070BE91...Outcome proposed: No
No dispute
Final outcome: No
A team is considered to have made the playoffs upon officially appearing in the playoff bracket as published by the tournament organizer. Advancement by walkover, forfeit, or opponent withdrawal counts the same as advancement by match result.
If the tournament format is changed such that the size or structure of the playoff bracket differs from the currently announced format, this market will resolve according to the official playoff bracket as published by the tournament organizer.
If this tournament is postponed after August 30, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, canceled, or the playoff field has not been determined within this timeframe, this market will resolve "No."
The resolution source for this market will be official information from the tournament organizer, the Esports World Cup; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
Resolver
0x65070BE91...Outcome proposed: No
No dispute
Final outcome: No
The Esports World Cup 2026 Counter-Strike 2 group stage in Paris concludes August 15 with four double-elimination GSL groups of eight teams each, where the top four advance to single-elimination playoffs starting August 18. Recent results have seen squads like G2, FaZe, Falcons, B8, and Aurora secure spots through upper-bracket wins and elimination-match victories over teams including Vitality, Astralis, MOUZ, Legacy, and M80. The Last Chance Qualifier earlier in August added teams such as 100 Thieves. Form, map pool execution, and head-to-head history in Bo3 series shape advancement odds, with the final decider matches determining the remaining playoff berths amid a $2 million prize pool.
Experimental AI-generated summary referencing Polymarket data. This is not trading advice and plays no role in how this market resolves. · Updated


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