The Esports World Cup 2026 CS2 group stage in Paris features four double-elimination GSL groups of eight teams each, with opening matches in Bo1 and subsequent games in Bo3; the top four squads from every group advance to the single-elimination playoffs beginning August 18. Recent results have seen G2 Esports, Falcons, FaZe, GamerLegion, and Spirit secure playoff spots through strong showings against teams like BIG, Astralis, Legacy, and M80, while several squads remain in decider matches or elimination brackets. The Last Chance Qualifier concluded days earlier, adding four more participants to the 32-team field. Late roster adjustments, map pool execution, and head-to-head form in the remaining group fixtures will determine final qualification paths before the bracket stage.
Experimental AI-generated summary referencing Polymarket data. This is not trading advice and plays no role in how this market resolves. · Updated$34,000 Vol.

Team Vitality
98%

Natus Vincere
94%

Team Spirit
88%

MOUZ
78%

9z Globant
74%

The MongolZ
65%

paiN Gaming
62%

B8
52%

Astralis
50%

TYLOO
49%

BIG
26%

NIP.eStar
14%

Wildcard
9%

Lynn Vision Gaming
50%

FURIA
45%

Legacy
51%

Aurora Gaming
49%

FUT Esports
55%

BB Team
52%

magic
50%

3DMAX
56%

MIBR.LOS
48%

PVISION
50%

100 Thieves
50%

K27 Esports
50%

JiJieHao
50%
$34,000 Vol.

Team Vitality
98%

Natus Vincere
94%

Team Spirit
88%

MOUZ
78%

9z Globant
74%

The MongolZ
65%

paiN Gaming
62%

B8
52%

Astralis
50%

TYLOO
49%

BIG
26%

NIP.eStar
14%

Wildcard
9%

Lynn Vision Gaming
50%

FURIA
45%

Legacy
51%

Aurora Gaming
49%

FUT Esports
55%

BB Team
52%

magic
50%

3DMAX
56%

MIBR.LOS
48%

PVISION
50%

100 Thieves
50%

K27 Esports
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...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...The Esports World Cup 2026 CS2 group stage in Paris features four double-elimination GSL groups of eight teams each, with opening matches in Bo1 and subsequent games in Bo3; the top four squads from every group advance to the single-elimination playoffs beginning August 18. Recent results have seen G2 Esports, Falcons, FaZe, GamerLegion, and Spirit secure playoff spots through strong showings against teams like BIG, Astralis, Legacy, and M80, while several squads remain in decider matches or elimination brackets. The Last Chance Qualifier concluded days earlier, adding four more participants to the 32-team field. Late roster adjustments, map pool execution, and head-to-head form in the remaining group fixtures will determine final qualification paths before the bracket stage.
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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