Brazilian Counter-Strike 2 team Legacy secured a spot in the Esports World Cup 2026 semifinals on Friday, August 21, 2026, after defeating Team Falcons 2-0. The victory eliminated the reigning IEM Cologne Major champions from the tournament.
The result ensures two Brazilian rosters will compete in the top four of the competition, as FURIA also won their quarterfinal series to advance.
Legacy won the best-of-three series in two straight maps, taking Mirage 13-7 before closing out Dust2 with a 13-10 victory. The team demonstrated resilience by overcoming significant point deficits on both maps following side switches.
Counter-Strike 2 is a competitive tactical first-person shooter developed by Valve, with Mirage and Dust2 serving as two of its most iconic map environments. Team Falcons had entered the fixture as defending champions of the IEM Cologne Major, one of the premier titles in professional gaming.
Semifinal Schedule and Tournament Bracket
Following their victory, Legacy await the outcome of the other quarterfinal match to confirm their next opponent. That fixture features Vitality against Spirit, scheduled for Friday at 1:50 pm. Legacy are scheduled to play their semifinal match on Saturday starting at 1:55 pm.
FURIA secured their place among the top four teams by defeating G2 2-1 in a closely contested series. FURIA are led by veteran in-game leader Gabriel "FalleN" Toledo, one of the most prominent figures in professional Counter-Strike.
FURIA will face FUT in the semifinals on Saturday at 11:00 am. FUT earned their place in the final four after eliminating MOUZ in the quarterfinals. A matchup between the two Brazilian organizations can only occur in a potential final, as Legacy and FURIA were drawn on opposite sides of the playoff bracket.
The Esports World Cup is an international multi-game tournament bringing together top professional organizations to compete across major competitive gaming titles.
