{"id":15958,"date":"2026-08-06T07:33:08","date_gmt":"2026-08-06T07:33:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thunderpick.gl\/blog\/?p=15958"},"modified":"2026-08-06T07:33:10","modified_gmt":"2026-08-06T07:33:10","slug":"thunderpick-world-championship-2026-eu-series-2-recap","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thunderpick.gl\/blog\/thunderpick-world-championship-2026-eu-series-2-recap","title":{"rendered":"Thunderpick World Championship 2026 EU Series 2 Recap"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"bsf_rt_marker\"><\/div>\n<p>At <a href=\"https:\/\/world-championship.thunderpick.io\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Thunderpick World Championship (TWC) 2026<\/a> EU Series 2, 24 teams fought tooth and nail on the <a href=\"https:\/\/thunderpick.gl\/esports\/cs2-betting\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Counter-Strike 2 (CS2)<\/a> servers for their share of the $30,000 prize pool. With numerous comebacks and an underdog making it to the Grand Final, the tournament delivered on all fronts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Couldn\u2019t watch the action unfold live? We\u2019ve got you covered with a comprehensive battle report, highlighting the best moments that kept us glued to our screens, and the final results of TWC 2026 EU Series 2.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lazer Cats Pounce In Group A<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Lazer Cats failed to win a single match at <a href=\"https:\/\/thunderpick.gl\/blog\/thunderpick-world-championship-2026-eu-series-1-recap\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TWC 2026 EU Series 1<\/a> back in May. Starting in Group A of EU Series 2, the squad advanced after IC Academy forfeited the opening match.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Facing State Esport (aka WOPA) in the Winner\u2019s Match, Lazer Cats were put to the test on their opponent\u2019s map pick of Inferno. Despite Lazer Cats earning an early 9\u20133 lead, State mounted a comeback and pushed them to overtime with some fantastic rounds on the CT side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">A very well co-ordinated round from State \ud83d\udc40<a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/hashtag\/ThunderpickWC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#ThunderpickWC<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/BO9tvleMnT\">pic.twitter.com\/BO9tvleMnT<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Thunderpick (@thunderpickco) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/thunderpickco\/status\/2081389112423006622?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 26, 2026<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.x.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Overtime was a slugfest. For example, we saw a <a href=\"https:\/\/thunderpick.io\/blog\/heroic-team-overview\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"259\" title=\"Heroic team\">heroic<\/a> 2v5 clutch in the first overtime, and State\u2019s Emil \u201csL1m3\u201d Stolz <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/thunderpickco\/status\/2081402701976310240\">pulling off a beautiful 3k<\/a> in the 2nd overtime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">STATE CLAW A 2V5 VICTORY AGAINST THE ODDS <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/hashtag\/ThunderpickWC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#ThunderpickWC<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/fzgu73DDxw\">pic.twitter.com\/fzgu73DDxw<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Thunderpick (@thunderpickco) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/thunderpickco\/status\/2081398284367654937?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 26, 2026<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.x.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>After roughly 90 minutes of play, Lazer Cats managed to claim a 22\u201319 win on Inferno, setting up their map pick of Ancient.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">3 OT&#39;S AND 1HR 30 LATER, <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/lzrcats?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@lzrcats<\/a> TAKE INFERNO! <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/hashtag\/ThunderpickWC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#ThunderpickWC<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/6pl62tHSPo\">pic.twitter.com\/6pl62tHSPo<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Thunderpick (@thunderpickco) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/thunderpickco\/status\/2081405771116327407?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 26, 2026<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.x.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>On Ancient, it looked like State Esport ran out of steam. Lazer Cats took a commanding 8\u20134 lead on the T side. Despite a bit of a resurgence from State Esport in the 2nd half of play, they could only muster five rounds, leading to a 13\u20139 win on Ancient and a 2\u20130 match score in Lazer Cats\u2019 favor.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the Decider Match of Group A, State Esport <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/thunderpickco\/status\/2082406223236714772\">defeated<\/a> Fortress 2\u20130 to secure their spot in the Playoffs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Megoshort\u2019s Redemption In Group B<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>At EU Series 1, Megoshort was disqualified after being unable to field an eligible roster in Group B against ALGO. Starting in Group B again at the EU Series 2 event, Megoshort redeemed themselves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Megoshort first faced ex-MANA. On Dust2, ex-MANA went up 6\u20130 and ended the half with a 9\u20133 lead. We saw some great plays from the ex-MANA squad, including a lead-extending 2v1 clutch from Egzon \u201cxonn1k\u201d Behluli.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">xonn1k&#39;s  1v2 clutch secures 6th round in a row for Ex-mana \ud83d\udc40 <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/hashtag\/ThunderpickWC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#ThunderpickWC<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/t7jw0pLDG5\">pic.twitter.com\/t7jw0pLDG5<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Thunderpick (@thunderpickco) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/thunderpickco\/status\/2081068104243712323?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 25, 2026<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.x.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Megoshort mounted a comeback on the T side of Dust2, winning 13\u201310. With momentum now on their side, Megoshort stabilized on Inferno to earn a solid 13\u201310 victory, securing the clean 2\u20130 sweep.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Facing Los Kogutos in the Winner\u2019s Match, Megoshort took a strong 8\u20134 lead on their opponent\u2019s map pick of Mirage. On the T side, Megoshort found the required five to win 13\u20139.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Short and sweet \ud83e\udee3 <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/hashtag\/ThunderpickWC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#ThunderpickWC<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/GvwcZEaK6u\">pic.twitter.com\/GvwcZEaK6u<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Thunderpick (@thunderpickco) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/thunderpickco\/status\/2081434612232777802?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 26, 2026<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.x.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>On Megoshort\u2019s map pick of Dust2, it was Los Kogutos who came out swinging to secure a 9\u20133 lead. With clean defensive plays on the CT side of Dust2, Megoshort mounted another thrilling comeback to win the map 13\u201310 and clinch the series 2\u20130, securing a spot in the Playoffs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">A clean execution from Megoshort \ud83e\udd76 <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/hashtag\/ThunderpickWC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#ThunderpickWC<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/iyi3dfizH6\">pic.twitter.com\/iyi3dfizH6<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Thunderpick (@thunderpickco) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/thunderpickco\/status\/2081448658571001944?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 26, 2026<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.x.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In the Decider Match of Group B, Los Kogutos bested ex-MANA with a 2\u20130 sweep to earn a spot in the Playoffs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">ex-RUSTEC Tops Group C<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Considered an underdog in Group C, the mostly Russian stack of ex-RUSTEC managed to come out on top.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>ex-RUSTEC wasted no time making their presence felt on Entropy\u2019s map pick of Cache in the opening match. They went up 9\u20133 on the CT side, and with four quick T-side round wins in a row, they finished off the map 13\u20133.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On their map pick, Dust2, ex-RUSTEC took a commanding 8\u20134 lead, and despite some resistance from Entropy, they finished off proceedings 13\u20137.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">ex-RUSTEC take the win in their opening matchup \u26a1\ufe0f<a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/hashtag\/ThunderpickWC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#ThunderpickWC<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/OPQ6fEY4gf\">pic.twitter.com\/OPQ6fEY4gf<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Thunderpick (@thunderpickco) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/thunderpickco\/status\/2081672698883645707?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 27, 2026<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.x.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In the Winner\u2019s Match, ex-RUSTEC won their map pick of Dust2 with a dominant 13\u20136 scoreline. However, UNiTY punched back on Inferno, winning 13\u20138 after the teams were tied 6\u20136 at halftime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mirage was the decider, and the teams were tied 6\u20136 at halftime. While UNiTY managed to win the Pistol Round in the 2nd half, ex-RUSTEC produced some clean executions to stabilize early on the T side. They ultimately secured the 13\u20138 win for a 2\u20131 match victory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">what a clean execution \ud83e\udd76 <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/hashtag\/ThunderpickWC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#ThunderpickWC<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/cIdi3eYMqa\">pic.twitter.com\/cIdi3eYMqa<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Thunderpick (@thunderpickco) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/thunderpickco\/status\/2082143269316645043?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 28, 2026<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.x.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In the Decider Match of Group C, Entropy defeated UNiTY with a clean 2\u20130 sweep, securing a spot in the Playoffs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Falcons Force Soars In Group D<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The promising academy squad of <a href=\"https:\/\/thunderpick.io\/blog\/team-falcons-overview\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"49\" title=\"Team Falcons\">Team Falcons<\/a>, aptly called Falcons Force, had to play with a stand-in, their coach Niels Christian &#8220;NaToSaphiX&#8221; Sillassen, instead of Danish youngster Oskar &#8220;clockzi&#8221; Bl\u00e6sbjerg.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite playing with their coach as a stand-in, Falcons Force showed resilience in their opening match against Bebop. After suffering an embarrassing 13\u20133 defeat on Bebop\u2019s map pick of Dust2, Falcons Force bounced back with vigor to win Cache 13\u20136 to set up the decider.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On Inferno, Falcons Force scored an insurmountable 10\u20132 lead on the T side, moving like a well-oiled machine.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Falcons Force moving like a well oiled machine&#8230; <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/hashtag\/ThunderpickWC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#ThunderpickWC<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/oIh1zitIx3\">pic.twitter.com\/oIh1zitIx3<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Thunderpick (@thunderpickco) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/thunderpickco\/status\/2081822516541006003?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 27, 2026<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.x.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Bebop put up a fight in the 2nd half, but Falcons Force closed out the map 13\u20135, completing the 2\u20131 reverse-sweep comeback.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Took the whole team down like nothing&#8230;\ud83d\ude33<a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/hashtag\/ThunderpickWC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#ThunderpickWC<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/YUk6m2DUOt\">pic.twitter.com\/YUk6m2DUOt<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Thunderpick (@thunderpickco) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/thunderpickco\/status\/2081825714358087729?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 27, 2026<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.x.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>With their confidence soaring, Falcons Force faced Misa in the Winner\u2019s Match. On Misa\u2019s map pick of Cache, Falcons Force secured a 13\u20137 win by shutting down their opponent\u2019s bombsite executes with precision in the 2nd half.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">So close but so far \ud83d\ude2d<a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/hashtag\/ThunderpickWC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#ThunderpickWC<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/PZRm8k2IBA\">pic.twitter.com\/PZRm8k2IBA<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Thunderpick (@thunderpickco) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/thunderpickco\/status\/2082161282883486043?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 28, 2026<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.x.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Falcons Force went on to win their map pick, Mirage, with a solid 13\u20139 scoreline to claim the 2\u20130 victory and a spot in the Playoffs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the Group D Decider Match, Bebop swept Misa 2\u20130 to earn the final spot in the Playoffs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lazer Cats Claw Through The Playoffs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In the Round of 16, Lazer Cats went up against BASEMENT BOYS. However, BASEMENT BOYS were not ready in time and had to forfeit the first map, giving Lazer Cats a 1\u20130 lead in the series.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On Lazer Cats\u2019 map pick, Ancient, they managed to secure a narrow 7\u20135 lead on the T side. BASEMENT BOYS ran away with the map in the 2nd half, winning 13\u201310 to tie the match 1\u20131.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The deciding map, Mirage, saw teams trade blows, with 7\u20135 wins on their respective CT sides, forcing overtime. In overtime, Lazer Cats fell behind 15\u201313 before mounting an impressive comeback to win the map 19\u201317 and the entire match 2\u20131.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">So close \ud83e\udee3 <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/hashtag\/ThunderpickWC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#ThunderpickWC<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Cb1YmU1wnt\">pic.twitter.com\/Cb1YmU1wnt<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Thunderpick (@thunderpickco) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/thunderpickco\/status\/2083141967244820707?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 31, 2026<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.x.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In the Quarterfinals, Lazer Cats faced tournament favorites, the Polish side Walczaki. Lazer Cats came out swinging on their map pick of Inferno, shocking Walczaki with a 13\u20133 score.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the T side of their map pick, Nuke, Walczaki pulled off perfect bombsite executes for a near-insurmountable 8\u20134 lead. However, Lazer Cats put up a masterclass T-side performance of their own, winning nine rounds while Walczaki could only muster one CT round win.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lazer Cats won the map 13\u20139 to knock out the favorites 2\u20130, and became the first team to move on to the Semifinals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x\"><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:\/\/x.com\/lzrcats?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@lzrcats<\/a> get the job done and become the first team to reach the EU Series 2 Semifinals! \u26a1\ufe0f<a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/hashtag\/ThunderpickWC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#ThunderpickWC<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/uYDGukJDGa\">pic.twitter.com\/uYDGukJDGa<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Thunderpick (@thunderpickco) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/thunderpickco\/status\/2083494275912765465?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 1, 2026<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.x.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Ranked #41 on VRS Europe, the ex-1win was one of the favorites at TWC 2026 EU Series 2, and Lazer Cats\u2019 final hurdle to the Grand Final.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On ex-1win\u2019s map pick, Dust2, it was too close to call in regulation. In overtime, ex-1win managed to pull ahead for a 16\u201314 win, going up 1\u20130 in the series. On Inferno, Lazer Cats bounced back with a very strong 8\u20134 lead on the T side and, on the CT side, stabilized in time to win the map 13\u201311.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The ex-1win squad ran out of steam on the third map, Ancient, as Lazer Cats posted an 8\u20134 lead on the CT side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Lazer Cats dominate the site \ud83e\udee3 <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/hashtag\/ThunderpickWC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#ThunderpickWC<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Ql9cTTJWRF\">pic.twitter.com\/Ql9cTTJWRF<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Thunderpick (@thunderpickco) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/thunderpickco\/status\/2083907884107079846?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 2, 2026<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.x.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Lazer Cats produced a flawless T side 2nd half, winning five rounds in a row to close out the map 13\u20134, completing the reverse-sweep comeback for a spot in the Grand Final.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">GenOne Dominates The Playoffs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>After dropping out of the EU Series 1 event in the Round of 16, GenOne\u2019s determination to go further in EU Series 2 was clear as day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>GenOne faced ex-RUSTEC in the Round of 16. On their map pick of Dust2, GenOne took a narrow 7\u20135 lead. In the 2nd half on the CT side, the squad pulled ahead with ease, winning 13\u20137 thanks to some great calls from Belgian IGL Keoz.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>GenOne made quick work of ex-RUSTEC on Anubis, first earning a whopping 10\u20132 lead on the T side, before finishing off their opponents 13\u20133.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the Quarterfinals, GenOne faced one of the tournament favorites, JiJieHao (#37 on VRS Europe) in an exciting clash. JiJieHao, on their map pick of Ancient, managed to secure a 13\u20139 win to put GenOne on the brink of elimination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Bibu makes a 3k look easy \ud83e\udee3 <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/hashtag\/ThunderpickWC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#ThunderpickWC<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/obtebDFZD9\">pic.twitter.com\/obtebDFZD9<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Thunderpick (@thunderpickco) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/thunderpickco\/status\/2083528291198124150?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 1, 2026<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.x.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>JiJieHao kept up the pressure on Dust2, taking a 7\u20135 lead in the first half. With GenOne\u2019s backs against the wall, they mounted a beautiful comeback on the CT side, allowing their opponents only one round win to close out the map 13\u20138.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With the score tied 1\u20131, GenOne managed to claim a narrow first-half lead of 7\u20135 on Inferno. Some scrappy rounds led to a 2nd-half slugfest, in which GenOne came out on top, winning 13\u20139 and the series 2\u20131.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">A well played clutch by Chucky \ud83d\udc40 <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/hashtag\/ThunderpickWC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#ThunderpickWC<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/lySYjtVP2N\">pic.twitter.com\/lySYjtVP2N<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Thunderpick (@thunderpickco) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/thunderpickco\/status\/2083549938047185205?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 1, 2026<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.x.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In the Semifinals, GenOne faced CYBERSHOKE. Dust2, GenOne\u2019s map pick, was a hard-fought battle, with a brilliant 4k from CYBERSHOKE\u2019s Roman &#8220;Mokuj1n&#8221; Petrushenko keeping things close.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"cs\" dir=\"ltr\">4K FOR MOKUJ1N <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/hashtag\/ThunderpickWC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#ThunderpickWC<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/aOZug2W1nw\">pic.twitter.com\/aOZug2W1nw<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Thunderpick (@thunderpickco) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/thunderpickco\/status\/2083920297766391976?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 2, 2026<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.x.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The first half ended with a narrow 7\u20135 lead for GenOne, who managed to hang on by the skin of their teeth for a 13\u201311 map win, avoiding overtime.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On CYBERSHOKE\u2019s map pick, Ancient, GenOne went beast mode, clicking heads like never before. The squad delivered a breathtaking performance, eliminating their opponents with a 13\u20130 win.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">A FLAWLESS map for <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/GenOneEsports?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@GenOneEsports<\/a>! They advance to the grand final with a 13-0 run on Ancient. \ud83d\udca5 <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/hashtag\/ThunderpickWC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#ThunderpickWC<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/QRowAD9Qpr\">pic.twitter.com\/QRowAD9Qpr<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Thunderpick (@thunderpickco) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/thunderpickco\/status\/2083938448176492785?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 2, 2026<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.x.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>GenOne\u2019s stomp of CYBERSHOKE on Ancient was the only flawless map of the tournament, as they soared into the Grand Final.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Thrilling Grand Final: GenOne vs. Lazer Cats<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The best-of-three Grand Final saw one of the Playoffs Stage direct invites, GenOne (ranked #60 in EU), face underdogs Lazer Cats (ranked #130 in EU).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lazer Cats drew first blood on their map pick of Ancient, and bolstered their lead to 5\u20130 on the CT side thanks to a nasty 3v1 clutch from Serhii \u201cKiy0o\u201d Savitskyi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">NASTY 1V3 CLUTCH FOR KIY0O <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/hashtag\/ThunderpickWC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#ThunderpickWC<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/gas75jxZj4\">pic.twitter.com\/gas75jxZj4<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Thunderpick (@thunderpickco) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/thunderpickco\/status\/2083956318008746379?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 2, 2026<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.x.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>GenOne managed to pull it back, as Lazer Cats\u2019 lead was narrowed to 7\u20135 when the first half came to an end. As teams switched sides, they went back and forth, ending in a 12\u201312 scoreline, forcing overtime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With Kiy0o pulling off play after play in overtime, Lazer Cats won four rounds in a row to put themselves up 1\u20130 in the Grand Final, one map win away from claiming the crown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Yet another 4K for Kiy0o \ud83e\udee3 <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/hashtag\/ThunderpickWC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#ThunderpickWC<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/EZt5BLMva5\">pic.twitter.com\/EZt5BLMva5<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Thunderpick (@thunderpickco) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/thunderpickco\/status\/2083967445920854499?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 2, 2026<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.x.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>GenOne got off to a fantastic start on their map pick of Dust2, taking an 8\u20134 lead on the T side. However, Lazer Cats didn\u2019t go down without a fight, pushing the fight to overtime after scoring eight T-side rounds of their own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">OT confirmed on Dust 2 \u26a1 <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/hashtag\/ThunderpickWC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#ThunderpickWC<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/bJf1T53ARA\">pic.twitter.com\/bJf1T53ARA<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Thunderpick (@thunderpickco) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/thunderpickco\/status\/2083985946450473456?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 2, 2026<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.x.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>GenOne found their stride on Dust2 in overtime, winning the map 16\u201313, tying the series 1\u20131 and forcing a third and deciding map.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On Nuke, Lazer Cats drew first blood on the CT side, but GenOne fought back with some great executes on the T side, pulling slightly ahead. Lazer Cats\u2019 Zahar \u201cPolbandana\u201d Siledchyk kept things competitive with one of our favorite moments of the entire tournament, scoring four kills in a clutch that ended with a last-second defuse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">A down to the wire clutch for Lazer Cats \ud83d\ude2e\u200d\ud83d\udca8 <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/hashtag\/ThunderpickWC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#ThunderpickWC<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/NimWdwYFOo\">pic.twitter.com\/NimWdwYFOo<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Thunderpick (@thunderpickco) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/thunderpickco\/status\/2084000433811406936?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 2, 2026<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.x.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>With the teams tied 6\u20136 at the end of the first half, GenOne dug deep on the CT side. After going down 7\u20139, GenOne showcased a defensive masterclass to mount a comeback, securing a 13\u201311 win on Nuke and the 2\u20131 reverse sweep in the Grand Final of TWC 2026 EU Series 2.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">GenOne Roster &amp; Grand Final MVP<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>GenOne put up some dominant performances and kept us glued to our screens during their comeback in the Grand Final.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"957\" src=\"https:\/\/thunderpick.gl\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-2-1024x957.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15959\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thunderpick.gl\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-2-1024x957.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/thunderpick.gl\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-2-300x280.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/thunderpick.gl\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-2-768x717.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/thunderpick.gl\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-2.jpeg 1079w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>GenOne was ranked #60 on VRS Europe (July 21) before TWC 2026 EU Series 2 began, and on Aug. 3, they shot up seven places to #53.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>GenOne roster:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Jordan &#8220;Chuckyy&#8221; Molnar<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hugo &#8220;Brooxsy&#8221; Di Bono<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Thomas &#8220;Djoko&#8221; Pavoni<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nicolas &#8220;Keoz&#8221; Dgus<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Elyas &#8220;bL4SEZ&#8221; Amiar<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Thomas &#8220;Djoko&#8221; Pavoni was the spearhead of GenOne\u2019s comeback. The veteran <a href=\"https:\/\/thunderpick.io\/blog\/cs2-entry-fragger\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"236\" title=\"CS2 Entry Fragger\">entry fragger<\/a> clicked heads with the utmost vigor to earn the <a href=\"https:\/\/thunderpick.io\/blog\/mvp-overview\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"293\" title=\"MVP overview\">MVP<\/a> award for the Grand Final. He scored a 1.35 rating, with a KDA of 72\u201366\u201320 and an ADR of 98.9.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">A masterclass from <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/Djoko_13?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@Djoko_13<\/a> in the Grand Final!<br><br>The perfect way to close out <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/hashtag\/ThunderpickWC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#ThunderpickWC<\/a> EU Series 2 \ud83c\udfc6 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/X2vmY7qWzi\">pic.twitter.com\/X2vmY7qWzi<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Thunderpick (@thunderpickco) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/thunderpickco\/status\/2084011078040666212?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 2, 2026<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.x.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">TWC 2026 EU Series 2 Final Standings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are the final standings and prize pool distribution for TWC 2026 EU Series 2, showcasing precisely how much money each team earned:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Placement<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Teams<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Prize Money<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1st<\/td><td>GenOne<\/td><td>$12,500<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2nd<\/td><td>Lazer Cats<\/td><td>$7,500<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3rd\u20134th<\/td><td>CYBERSHOKE &amp; ex-1w Team<\/td><td>$3,000 each<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5th\u20138th<\/td><td>Walczaki, megoshort, INOX Division &amp; JiJieHao<\/td><td>$1,000 each<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>9th\u201316th<\/td><td>Falcons Force, Entropy, ex-RUSTEC, WOPA, lavked, Bebop, Los Kogutos &amp; BASEMENT BOYS<\/td><td>\u2014<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>17th\u201320th<\/td><td>Fortress, ex-MANA, UNiTY &amp; Misa<\/td><td>\u2014<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>21st\u201324th<\/td><td>IC Academy, NEW VISION, Mai Tai &amp; Black Phoenix<\/td><td>\u2014<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">More TWC 2026 Action On The Way<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>With the five regional online events now complete, we set our crosshairs on the upcoming <a href=\"https:\/\/world-championship.thunderpick.io\/2026-finals-global-qualifier\/?pk_vid=775cba36ff111588\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Global Qualifier<\/a> (Sept. 9 to 13) that leads up to the <a href=\"https:\/\/world-championship.thunderpick.io\/2026-finals\/?pk_vid=775cba36ff111588\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TWC 2026 Finals<\/a> on LAN in Malta (Oct. 12 to 19).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All the upcoming TWC 2026 matches will be 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>. The tournament is presented by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hotspawn.com\/counter-strike\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hotspawn<\/a>, with GRID Esports as our data partner.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/world-championship.thunderpick.io\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">World Championship page<\/a> for the latest information. You can also put your knowledge to the ultimate test via our <a href=\"https:\/\/thunderpick.gl\/esports\/cs2-betting\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CS2 betting<\/a> section by placing pre-match and in-play wagers with your favorite cryptocurrencies.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Always practice <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/thunderpick.gl\/en\/content\/responsible-gaming\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Responsible Gambling<\/em><\/a><em> and check out our <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/thunderpick.gl\/en\/content\/promotions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>latest promo offers<\/em><\/a><em> and boosts. 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