{"id":15107,"date":"2026-05-06T11:57:15","date_gmt":"2026-05-06T11:57:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thunderpick.gl\/blog\/?p=15107"},"modified":"2026-05-07T11:28:32","modified_gmt":"2026-05-07T11:28:32","slug":"thunderpick-world-championship-2026-na-series-recap","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thunderpick.gl\/blog\/thunderpick-world-championship-2026-na-series-recap","title":{"rendered":"Thunderpick World Championship 2026 NA Series Recap"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"bsf_rt_marker\"><\/div>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/world-championship.thunderpick.io\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Thunderpick World Championship<\/a> (TWC) 2026 kicked off with the <a href=\"https:\/\/world-championship.thunderpick.io\/2026-na-series\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">North American Series<\/a>, where <a href=\"https:\/\/thunderpick.gl\/blog\/thunderpick-world-championship-2026-na-series-teams\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">12 teams<\/a> competed for their share of the $15,000 prize pool. Join us in reliving the best <a href=\"https:\/\/thunderpick.gl\/esports\/cs2-betting\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Counter-Strike 2 (CS2)<\/a> moments of the TWC 2026 NA Series, from the Group Stage all the way to the Grand Final between two fantastic teams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Team Aether Tops Group A<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Kicking off the TWC 2026 NA Series was Team Aether, who quickly made their presence felt by taking down the all-female squad, Shimmer, with a 2-0 win.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">It\u2019s a tight game but <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TeamAetherX?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@TeamAetherX<\/a> take the first map of the day \ud83d\udc40<br><br>Map 2 underway shortly\u2026<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/ThunderpickWC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#ThunderpickWC<\/a> \u26a1\ufe0f <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/tG61INBuji\">pic.twitter.com\/tG61INBuji<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Thunderpick (@thunderpickco) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/thunderpickco\/status\/2048893610389590256?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">April 27, 2026<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>It was a relatively close match, especially on the first map, Mirage, where Team Aether won <strong>13-10<\/strong>. On Ancient, veteran North American rifler <em>Brett \u201c<strong>brett<\/strong>\u201d Rhein<\/em> led his team to a convincing <strong>13-7<\/strong> win to claim a spot in the Winner\u2019s Match.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"und\" dir=\"ltr\">Sneaky 1v3 from bezymecc \ud83d\ude33 <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/ThunderpickWC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#ThunderpickWC<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/v7Zochssrs\">pic.twitter.com\/v7Zochssrs<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Thunderpick (@thunderpickco) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/thunderpickco\/status\/2048903184584704272?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">April 27, 2026<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Facing FarmVille in the Winner\u2019s Match, Team Aether started off strong on the CT side of Dust2 with an 8-4 lead, and finished off their opponent\u2019s map pick on the T side with a dominating <strong>13-5<\/strong> score.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">First <a href=\"https:\/\/thunderpick.io\/blog\/cs2-awp-the-big-green\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"234\" title=\"CS2 AWP\">AWP<\/a> out for the day. \ud83c\udfaf<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/ThunderpickWC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#ThunderpickWC<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/m2fDD6AYRX\">pic.twitter.com\/m2fDD6AYRX<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Thunderpick (@thunderpickco) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/thunderpickco\/status\/2049246534278001025?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">April 28, 2026<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>On Ancient, it was a bit closer, with FarmVille putting up a solid fight. However, Team Aether managed to come out on top with a <strong>13-10<\/strong> score to close out the series 2-0, and claim a spot in the Quarterfinals of the Playoffs Stage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Return of the Mac (There it is) \ud83c\udfb6<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/ThunderpickWC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#ThunderpickWC<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/glReZMFquB\">pic.twitter.com\/glReZMFquB<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Thunderpick (@thunderpickco) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/thunderpickco\/status\/2049260400038789326?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">April 28, 2026<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">InControl Wins Group B&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Starting their TWC 2026 NA Series journey in the Group Stage, it was InControl who made their presence felt in Group B. On Nuke, the map pick of \u201cgirl kissers,\u201d InControl took control early on with an 8-4 CT side, and finished off their opponents with ease for a <strong>13-6<\/strong> win.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>InControl took care of business on their map pick of Mirage, with an insurmountable lead of 10-2 on the T side. Despite a decent effort from their opponents as teams switched sides, it was InControl who came out on top of Mirage with a <strong>13-7<\/strong> score, thereby closing out the series 2-0.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">.<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/InControlGG?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@InControlGG<\/a> come out on top \u26a1\ufe0f<br><br>\u27a1\ufe0f Next stop: Group B Winners\u2019 Match<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/ThunderpickWC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#ThunderpickWC<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/idRt3u5U66\">pic.twitter.com\/idRt3u5U66<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Thunderpick (@thunderpickco) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/thunderpickco\/status\/2048946659938193411?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">April 28, 2026<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In the Winner\u2019s Match of Group B, InControl faced Incognito. On Inferno, the map pick of Incognito, the teams were tied 6-6 at halftime. However, InControl took charge on the T side with a 7-1 score to close out the map <strong>13-7<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Incognito making themselves known as tender starts with a 4k \ud83d\udd25\ud83d\udd25\ud83d\udd25<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/ThunderpickWC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#ThunderpickWC<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/n0TpOSHSBo\">pic.twitter.com\/n0TpOSHSBo<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Thunderpick (@thunderpickco) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/thunderpickco\/status\/2049287882083352911?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">April 29, 2026<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Mirage saw InControl on the T side in a close first half, narrowly taking a 7-5 lead. As teams switched sides, InControl dominated on the CT side with a clean 6-0 score, thereby closing out the map <strong>13-5<\/strong>, and the series 2-0.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"es\" dir=\"ltr\">ayaneuu?! \ud83e\udd2f<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/ThunderpickWC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#ThunderpickWC<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/sTtXVLOpMV\">pic.twitter.com\/sTtXVLOpMV<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Thunderpick (@thunderpickco) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/thunderpickco\/status\/2049308492410859844?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">April 29, 2026<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>InControl topped Group B in dominating fashion, with a 2-0 series record, a 4-0 map record, and none of their opponents managed to score double digits on a single map.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Zomblers Beat InControl<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>After a strong Group Stage, InControl faced one of our Playoffs Stage direct invites: Zomblers.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Quarterfinals kicked off on InControl\u2019s map pick, Mirage, where Zomblers took no prisoners. Zomblers got off to a 10-2 start on the CT side, and with three quick round wins on the T side, they closed out the first map <strong>13-2<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Hello, is it CoolComs you&#39;re looking for? \u2601\ufe0f<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/ThunderpickWC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#ThunderpickWC<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/BlJHAPfUAl\">pic.twitter.com\/BlJHAPfUAl<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Thunderpick (@thunderpickco) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/thunderpickco\/status\/2050696698054254917?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">May 2, 2026<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>On Zomblers\u2019 map pick of Inferno, teams were inseparable at the half, with the scores tied 6-6. The CT side defense of Zomblers proved too much for InControl to handle.&nbsp;After a bit of back-and-forth, Zomblers closed out the map <strong>13-10<\/strong> and the series (2-0).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Keep calm and dry peek banana \ud83c\udf4c<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/ThunderpickWC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#ThunderpickWC<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/eXcem1t9nX\">pic.twitter.com\/eXcem1t9nX<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Thunderpick (@thunderpickco) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/thunderpickco\/status\/2050709450806210878?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">May 2, 2026<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Boasting a massive 1.72 rating, with a K-D ratio of 35-17, it was <em>Max \u201c<strong>Zoker<\/strong>\u201d Laping<\/em> who topped the scoreboard to propel Zomblers to a spot in the Semifinals.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Unfortunately, Zomblers and Team Aether had to forfeit their Semifinals matches.<\/em> As a result, Wildcard and M80 <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/thunderpickco\/status\/2051046275424960955\">shot straight to the Grand Final<\/a> of the TWC 2026 NA Series.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">M80 Sweeps Wildcard In Grand Final<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The two highest-ranked teams competing at the TWC 2026 NA Series met in the Grand Final. At the start of the event, M80 was ranked #6, and Wildcard was ranked #18 on the VRS Americas leaderboard.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>M80 was looking to repeat their success at the <a href=\"https:\/\/thunderpick.gl\/blog\/best-moments-of-the-twc-na-series-2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TWC 2025 NA Series 2<\/a>, where they bested Wildcard 2-0 in the Grand Final. Wildcard got on the board first, with a triple from <em>Milosz \u201c<strong>mhL<\/strong>\u201d Knasiak<\/em> in the Pistol round on Dust2, M80\u2019s map pick.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">mhL starts the Grand Final with a triple in the pistol \ud83d\udd25<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/ThunderpickWC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#ThunderpickWC<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/ZG8h03pIpx\">pic.twitter.com\/ZG8h03pIpx<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Thunderpick (@thunderpickco) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/thunderpickco\/status\/2051145577497244131?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">May 4, 2026<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Wildcard went on to earn a slight 7-5 lead on the T side, and on the CT side, found map point first.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">B site is CLOSED. \u26d4<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/ThunderpickWC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#ThunderpickWC<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/kjrSpuCoVm\">pic.twitter.com\/kjrSpuCoVm<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Thunderpick (@thunderpickco) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/thunderpickco\/status\/2051155830322417980?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">May 4, 2026<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>M80 denied Wildcard the map win, tying 12-12 to force overtime, where they closed it out with a <strong>16-13<\/strong> score. Our favorite moment from the Grand Final has to be M80\u2019s AWPer, <em>Fritz \u201c<strong>slaxz-<\/strong>\u201d Dietrich<\/em>, pulling off an ace to win the 17th round, when scores were tied 8-8.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">.<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/slaxzcs?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@slaxzcs<\/a> finds an ace on the AWP \ud83c\udfaf<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/ThunderpickWC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#ThunderpickWC<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/FF7Ax84UI2\">pic.twitter.com\/FF7Ax84UI2<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Thunderpick (@thunderpickco) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/thunderpickco\/status\/2051174269124526464?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">May 4, 2026<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>With momentum on their side, M80 took a strong 8-4 lead on the T side. As teams switched sides, Wildcard put up a commendable fight, winning four T rounds in a row. However, M80 stabilized on the CT side and put a stop to Wildcard\u2019s comeback attempt to win the map <strong>13-10<\/strong>, completing the 2-0 sweep in the Grand Final.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Missed the Grand Final of the <strong>TWC 2026 NA Series<\/strong>? No problem! You can watch the best-of-three series below. If you are looking for more, simply navigate to our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@thunderpickesports\/streams\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">YouTube channel<\/a> to watch (or rewatch) all the live streams at your leisure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Thunderpick World Championship 2026: North America Series #1 | PLAYOFFS - DAY 8\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/QOnejhGBFmQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">M80 Roster &amp; MVP<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It was fantastic to watch M80 repeat their success from the TWC 2025 NA Series 2 and once again look towards our upcoming Closed Qualifier with $7,500 in prize money.\u00a0The squad showcased strong form in the Grand Final, and we can\u2019t wait to see them fight in the <a href=\"https:\/\/world-championship.thunderpick.io\/2026-finals-global-qualifier\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TWC 2026 Closed Qualifier<\/a> (Sept. 9 to 13), where they\u2019ll compete for a spot at our LAN Finals in Malta.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s the full M80 roster:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>Michael \u201c<strong>Swisher<\/strong>\u201d Schmid<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Fritz \u201c<strong>slaxz-<\/strong>\u201d Dietrich<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Mason \u201c<strong>Lake<\/strong>\u201d Sanderson<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Joshua \u201c<strong>JBa<\/strong>\u201d Barutt<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Elias \u201c<strong>s1n<\/strong>\u201d Stein (IGL)<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Rory \u201c<strong>dephh<\/strong>\u201d Jackson (Coach)<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>History repeated itself as German AWPer <em>Fritz \u201c<strong>slaxz-<\/strong>\u201d Dietrich<\/em> once again earned <a href=\"https:\/\/thunderpick.io\/blog\/mvp-overview\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"293\" title=\"MVP overview\">MVP<\/a> honors, just as he did on Aug. 1, 2025 at the TWC 2025 NA Series 2. He earned a <strong>1.48<\/strong> rating in the Grand Final, topping the scoreboard with a 47-26 K-D ratio, an ADR of 82.9, a +6.43% Swing, and a 81.1% KAST. Now that\u2019s how you wield the \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/thunderpick.gl\/blog\/cs2-awp-the-big-green\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Big Green<\/a>!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">.<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/M80gg?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@M80gg<\/a> ARE YOUR <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/ThunderpickWC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#ThunderpickWC<\/a> 2026 NA SERIES 1 CHAMPIONS! \ud83c\udfc6<br><br>\ud83d\udd34 <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/JBafps?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@JBafps<\/a><br>\ud83d\udd34 <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/slaxzcs?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@slaxzcs<\/a><br>\ud83d\udd34 <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/SwisherCS?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@SwisherCS<\/a><br>\ud83d\udd34 <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/LakeCS1?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@LakeCS1<\/a><br>\ud83d\udd34 <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/s1nCS?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@s1nCS<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/aEdAlA7Bk6\">pic.twitter.com\/aEdAlA7Bk6<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Thunderpick (@thunderpickco) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/thunderpickco\/status\/2051176700889710767?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">May 4, 2026<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">TWC 2026 NA Series Final Standings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are the final standings and prize pool distribution at TWC 2026 NA Series:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Placements<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Teams<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Prize Money<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1st<\/td><td>M80<\/td><td>$7,500<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2nd<\/td><td>Wildcard<\/td><td>$4,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3rd-4th<\/td><td>Zomblers &amp; Team Aether<\/td><td>$1,750 each<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5th-8th<\/td><td>InControl, BOSS, Incognito &amp; FarmVille<\/td><td>\u2014<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>9th-10th<\/td><td>Shimmer &amp; girl kissers<\/td><td>\u2014<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>11th-12th<\/td><td>OverKnight &amp; insane players<\/td><td>\u2014<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lots Of TWC 2026 On The Horizon<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The NA Series is only the beginning, and it sets the tone for the remaining regional series, the Closed Qualifier, and the main event in Malta. Stay tuned as we\u2019ll be right there with you in the hype as we cover each event in detail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Made by gamers, for gamers, our platform delivers the best possible experience to fans. Our <a href=\"https:\/\/world-championship.thunderpick.io\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">World Championship page<\/a> ensures you won\u2019t miss a second of the action. You can also check out all the latest <a href=\"https:\/\/thunderpick.gl\/esports\/cs2-betting\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CS2 betting odds<\/a> and place wagers using your favorite cryptocurrencies. All the upcoming TWC 2026 matches broadcast live on <a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4430783-1&amp;h=3648175225&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitch.tv%2Fthunderpicktv&amp;a=twitch.tv%2Fthunderpicktv\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">twitch.tv\/thunderpicktv<\/a> and<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@thunderpickesports\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/youtube.com\/@Thunderpickesports\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">youtube.com\/@Thunderpickesports<\/a>. 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