G2 defeat T1 to set up lower-bracket rematch against 100 Thieves

G2 defeat T1 to set up lower-bracket rematch against 100 Thieves

G2 Esports 2:1 T1

G2 Esports survived their lower-bracket elimination match at VALORANT Champions 2026 after defeating T1 2–1 in Shanghai.

The North American squad won Lotus 13–11 before T1 responded with a 13–10 victory on Abyss.

G2 recovered on the deciding Ascent map, winning 13–6 to close the series and secure a place among the tournament's final four teams.

T1 were eliminated in joint fifth–sixth place, earning $85,000.

G2 take narrow Lotus victory

Lotus opened the best-of-three with a closely contested battle.

G2 eventually secured a 13–11 victory to take the opening map and move within one game of progression.

T1 respond on Abyss

T1 recovered on G2's Abyss pick, producing a 13–10 victory to level the series.

The result forced a third map, with the teams competing for one of the remaining lower-bracket positions.

Ascent sends G2 through

G2 regained control on Ascent, producing a stronger performance to secure a 13–6 victory and complete the 2–1 series win.

Despite the defeat, T1 's Kim "Meteor" Tae-O was named the standout player by BO3, recording 250 ACS, 14% higher than his six-month average.

The victory sent G2 into the next lower-bracket round, where they will face 100 Thieves in a rematch of their upper-bracket quarterfinal.

G2 won that earlier series 2–0, but their next meeting will be an elimination match for both teams.