The ongoing Valorant segment of the Esports World Cup has kicked off with a demanding schedule of more than 20 tournaments spread over seven weeks. The rapid pace of competition has already resulted in some teams departing the tournament.
In the initial group stage, four teams have secured their spots in the playoffs, while three have been removed from contention. The advancing teams are:
- Paper Rex
- BBL Esports
- NRG
- Fnatic
On the other side, the squads that have been eliminated include:
- G2 Esports
- XLG Esports
- 100 Thieves
There is also an active match between Titans Esports Club and Team Heretics, with the outcome determining another team's exit from the contest. The final round of group stage play is scheduled for tomorrow, which means the complete playoffs bracket will soon be finalized.