The North American team 100 Thieves was crowned champion of the Esports World Cup 2026 VALORANT tournament. In a grand final held in Paris, 100 Thieves overcame their compatriots NRG with a score of 3 to 1, securing their first international title in the mode.
Prize and Points
In addition to the title won, the organization received a prize of US$ 600 thousand, which is equivalent to approximately R$ 3.3 million at the current exchange rate. Furthermore, 100 Thieves accumulated 1,000 points in the Esports World Cup Club Championship competition.
Final Details
The final match began with 100 Thieves demonstrating superiority, winning the first two maps of the series. However, NRG managed to react, reducing the gap and achieving a lead of 9 to 3 on the fourth map, called Ascent, which brought the opposing team close to forcing a fifth match.
The comeback was led by the young captain Jordan “vora” Pulwer. 100 Thieves managed to reverse the score, extending the match into overtime, and ultimately won 14 to 12, sealing the 3 to 1 victory.
Impeccable Performance
With this result, the team concluded the competition maintaining an undefeated campaign, totaling seven wins and zero losses throughout the championship.
Individual Highlights
The trophy represented a significant milestone for Peter “Asuna” Mazuryk. As a member of 100 Thieves since the age of 17, he achieved his first international title after more than five years dedicated to the organization. This success crowned the journey of one of the players most closely associated with the team, which boasts a roster composed of veterans and new talents.
The competition's Most Valuable Player (MVP) award was given to Matthew “Cryocells” Panganiban. During the grand final, the athlete delivered a crucial performance, finishing the series with 65 eliminations and 25 assists. After receiving the recognition, Cryocells expressed that although he had moments of doubt about his own potential in his career, the achievement serves as a reward for the collective effort with his teammates.
Journey to the Title
100 Thieves' journey was marked by dominance from the group stage. After accumulating two initial victories, the team eliminated MIBR in the quarterfinals and subsequently overcame Nongshim RedForce, who were the champions of Masters Santiago, in the semifinals. In the final, the team confirmed its favoritism against NRG to lift the Esports World Cup trophy, consolidating its position among the top international VALORANT teams and advancing to the next events of the season.