Final World Cup qualifier matches and Counter-Strike grand finals this week!

World Cup qualifiers reach their final group games, with many matches set to decide who earns automatic qualification. BLAST Rivals Hong Kong brings the heat with its Semi-Final matchups!

Let’s dive into this week’s Player’s Report 👇

Clip of the Week 🎬

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Last Weeks Highlights 🏆

• T1 and Faker reach six World Championships, and three in a row, after an epic Grand Final victory over KT. Bot laner Gumayusi was awarded Worlds MVP.
• Ireland upset Nations League champions Portugal after a first-half brace from a returning Troy Parrott. Cristiano Ronaldo also saw red after a swinging elbow on Dara O’Shea.
• Manchester City dismantled reigning champions Liverpool, who were very poor, losing 3–0 and registering just one shot on target across the 90.
• Spirit and Vitality delivered a contender for Game of the Year with two overtimes, a 1v5 from Player of the Year Donk, and countless crucial moments, with Vitality edging it in overtime on the final map.

Upcoming Esports 🕹️

• We are guaranteed a Brazilian team in the Grand Final of BLAST Rivals Hong Kong, with FURIA facing paiN in the semis.
• Massive matchup in the semis as Falcons face Vitality, will Falcons finally break the playoffs curse?

Upcoming Sports ⚽

• Hungary and Ireland are both chasing the playoff spot in their group, and with Portugal likely to secure automatic qualification against Armenia, this is a massive match for both countries.
• Italy are three points and 17 goal difference behind Norway, so securing first place is unlikely, but it should be an exciting match nonetheless.
• Scotland and Denmark sit level on 10 points in Group C, with the winner securing automatic qualification for the 2026 World Cup.

Bet of the Week 📝

• FURIA are massive favourites heading into the semi-finals against fellow Brazilians paiN. Coming off a victory at IEM Chengdu, it’s looking likely they’ll reach back-to-back finals.
• Team Vitality face Falcons in the semi-finals of BLAST Rivals Hong Kong. With Falcons’ history in playoff games and Vitality leading the head-to-head 14–7, we’re taking Vitality in this one.
• A crucial match awaits Scotland as they travel to Greece for their World Cup qualifier match. A win here would likely bring them level with Denmark going into their final matchup in the group.
• England are yet to concede a single goal in their World Cup qualifier group, currently sitting on 21 points with a +20 goal difference. They are running away with the group.

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