FlyQuest sweep RED Canids to qualify for Demacia Cup playoffs

FlyQuest sweep RED Canids to qualify for Demacia Cup playoffs

FlyQuest 2:0 RED Canids

FlyQuest secured a place in the Demacia Cup Global Invitational 2026 knockout stage after sweeping RED Canids 2–0 in the final round of the Swiss stage on October 8.

The North American representatives completed an unlikely recovery after losing their opening two matches of the tournament, becoming the only team from the 0–2 group to advance through the remaining qualification rounds.

FlyQuest recover from difficult opening

FlyQuest began the tournament with a best-of-one defeat against LGD Gaming before losing 0–2 to Natus Vincere in Round 2.

With their tournament hopes hanging in the balance, FlyQuest recovered by sweeping GAM Esports 2–0 on October 7.

They then defeated Shopify Rebellion 2–1 to win the three-team survival group and advance to the final qualification round.

RED Canids eliminated

RED Canids entered the deciding series with a 1–2 record after defeating Natus Vincere in their opening match but subsequently losing to KT Rolster and Team Vitality .

FlyQuest won both games against the Brazilian side to complete the 2–0 victory and claim a place in the knockout stage in Beijing.

The defeat ended RED Canids ' tournament campaign, while FlyQuest joined the teams advancing from the Swiss stage.