Matches from Week 4 of the group stage at VCT 2026: EMEA Stage 1 are currently underway. So far, five teams have guaranteed themselves a place in the playoffs, where they will compete for qualification to Masters London.
In Group A, FUT Esports and Team Liquid have secured top-3 finishes, which already guarantees them a spot in the upper bracket Round 1. However, both teams still have a chance to win the group and advance directly to the upper bracket semifinals.
Gentle Mates have also locked in a playoff berth. At the moment, they are guaranteed at least a top-4 finish, which would place them in the lower bracket Round 1.
For NAVI, the situation is much more difficult. The team has just one win in four matches. To qualify, they must defeat Karmine Corp in the final round, while both Team Heretics and Karmine Corp — who are also fighting for the last playoff spot — would need to lose their remaining matches.
In Group B, only two teams have secured playoff spots so far. Fnatic have guaranteed a top-4 finish, which means at least a place in the lower bracket.
Meanwhile, Eternal Fire are assured of finishing in the top 3, securing a start in the upper bracket.
PCIFIC Esports became the first team of the group stage to lose all chances of reaching the playoffs.
GIANTX, Team Vitality, and BBL Esports are still in contention for the remaining playoff spots.
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