NAVI to face Legacy , while FaZe Clan meets Team Vitality in the Esports World Cup 2026 playoffs

The playoff seeding for Esports World Cup 2026 has been determined following the conclusion of the group stage. Fans can already look forward to several high-profile matchups in the opening round, including FaZe Clan against Team Vitality , Team Falcons versus The MongolZ , and several other series in the single-elimination bracket. The first day of the EWC 2026 playoffs will begin on August 19.

Sixteen teams advanced to the playoffs and formed a single-elimination bracket. In the upper half, G2 Esports will face Astralis , FURIA Esports will meet Aurora Gaming , FUT Esports will play against magic, and GamerLegion will take on Mouz .

In the lower half of the bracket, NAVI will face Legacy , Team Falcons will meet The MongolZ , FaZe Clan will play Team Vitality , and B8 will take on Team Spirit .