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Monday, September 7, 2026Roster moves, transfers and event stories from the Counter-Strike 2 scene, rewritten by CS2OBSERVER with links to every team's and player's stats, form and upcoming matches.
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Event100 Thieves qualify for EWC group stage with win over 1win
100 Thieves secured their place in the Esports World Cup group stage after defeating 1win 2-0 in the qualifiers.

MatchTaZ Reflects on BC.Game's Esports World Cup Exit Against 100 Thieves
BC.Game's Wiktor 'TaZ' Wojtas spoke about the team's narrow loss to 100 Thieves and their growth throughout the year.

Match100 Thieves eliminate BC.Game from EWC qualifier in Paris
100 Thieves progressed to the Esports World Cup after overcoming BC.Game in a thrilling matchup in Paris. The series was marked by standout performances from both teams.
Eventfnatic advances to EWC qualifier after defeating HEROIC
fnatic secured a surprising 2-0 victory against HEROIC, progressing to the next round of the Esports World Cup qualifiers.

Event1win knocks out Liquid; 100 Thieves set to battle BC.Game
1win eliminated Liquid in the Esports World Cup qualifier, while 100 Thieves and BC.Game are set for an exciting matchup in the next round after both won their opening playoff matches.

EventMUTiRiS Discusses Challenges Faced by Rebuilding SAW Squad
MUTiRiS reflects on the difficulties of integrating a new roster and the team's playoff progress, emphasizing the need for time and improvement.

Eventnafany discusses 1win's rise ahead of playoffs: "It's like a dream"
Vladislav "nafany" Gorshkov shares his perspectives on the newly formed 1win roster as they advance into playoffs, emphasizing their potential and the challenges ahead.


100 Thieves, BCG, Liquid, and FOKUS in EWC Qualifier Playoffs
The Esports World Cup open qualifier has reached its playoff stage with four teams set to secure spots in the main event.


EventFinal teams for EWC open qualifier playoffs confirmed
1win, Fluxo, SAW and Iberian Soul secure their playoff spots at the final stage of the EWC open qualifier in Paris.

EventSINNERS, Sashi among teams advancing to EWC open qualifier playoffs
Eight teams have qualified for the EWC open qualifier playoffs, highlighted by significant upsets and strong performances.


Gizmy sets Major qualification as goal for 100 Thieves
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100 ThievesJack "Gizmy" von Spreckelsen emphasizes the importance of qualifying for the Major following his transition to 100 Thieves.

EventGizmy Aims for Major Qualification with 100 Thieves
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100 ThievesJack 'Gizmy' von Spreckelsen expresses determination to qualify for the EWC after joining 100 Thieves as IGL.

Event100 Thieves, Liquid secure playoff spots in EWC open qualifier
100 Thieves and Liquid advance to the EWC Open Qualifier playoffs, remaining unbeaten. Several teams faced unexpected challenges as the qualifiers progressed.
TransferASTRA transitions from CS2 to VALORANT for competitive opportunity
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→NULnullMayline-Joy "ASTRA" Champliaud announces her move to VALORANT after disappointing developments in women's Counter-Strike.
NADEternal Fire eliminated after surprising defeat in EWC Qualifier
Eternal Fire faced an unexpected defeat against NADE in the opening day of the EWC Open Qualifier. Other favorites proceeded smoothly on day one.

Rosteralex discusses team struggles and CRUC1AL's departure
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Iberian SoulIberian Soul's captain alex reflects on recent organizational changes and player adjustments amid challenges during the Esports World Cup qualifier.

RosterMagisk Discusses Leadership Transition and Building Team Culture
Magisk reflects on his new role as in-game leader for BC.Game and the challenges of integrating diverse players into a cohesive unit.

BC.Game and BIG advance to EWC open qualifier playoffs
Eight teams secure playoff spots in the EWC open qualifier, including BC.Game and BIG. Favorites dominate the competition in Paris.

RosterSpanish Squad Iberian Soul Returns as Gentle Mates Withdraw
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HEROICThe Gentle Mates organization exits CS, leaving their Spanish roster to compete under Iberian Soul.
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Esports World Cup LCQ Begins with 64 Teams Competing
The Esports World Cup Last Chance Qualifier features 64 teams vying for $100k and four main event spots.

MOUZ Dominates BLAST Bounty Season 2 Finals with Spinx MVP
MOUZ triumphs in the BLAST Bounty Season 2 Finals, with Spinx earning MVP honors and torzsi recognized as EV player.

Betclic claims victory over Liquid in Stake Pulse Beat I final
Betclic wins Stake Pulse Beat I after reverse-sweeping Liquid in the grand final, hindering Liquid's aspirations for a LAN title.

HLTV Prospects Ranking Highlights xelex as Top Player for August
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FaZeIn the latest HLTV Prospects Top 50, xelex takes the lead after his success with MOUZ, while many players earn graduation into the ranking.
RosterJustinas "jL" Lekavicius joins Vitality as substitute for events
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VitalityVitality has confirmed Justinas "jL" Lekavicius as a stand-in for two upcoming tournaments while players are on maternity leave.

Justinas "jL" Lekavicius to Stand-In for Vitality
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VitalityVitality will have Justinas "jL" Lekavicius as a stand-in for two upcoming events. He replaces players who will be on paternity leave.
RosterVitality Dropped to Fifth in August VRS Update
Vitality falls out of the top four for the first time in two years, marking a significant decline in their VRS ranking as major tournaments approach.
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HLTV Prospects Season 2 Graduation Overview
A total of 31 players have graduated from the HLTV Prospects ranking as season two begins, with many reaching significant thresholds in map play.

EventStake Pulse Beat I Playoffs Set After Dramatic Group Stage
The playoffs for the Stake Pulse Beat I tournament in Stockholm feature eight qualified teams after notable early exits.

EventMIBR and NRG qualify for StarSeries Fall 2026
MIBR and NRG secure spots at StarLadder StarSeries Fall 2026 after successful regional qualifiers. They join several invited teams for the $500,000 event.

EventEWC Qualifier Groups Revealed; Liquid, BCG and HEROIC Lead the Pack
The open qualifier for the Esports World Cup's Counter-Strike tournament will feature 64 teams competing for four main event spots.