The first day of intense competition in the national qualifiers for the Esports Nations Cup 2026 has concluded. Out of the 49 teams that began their journey in the qualifiers, only the 16 strongest rosters remain. During the first game day, 33 matches were played, weeding out the majority of contenders vying for a spot on the Ukrainian national team.
The tournament bracket has shaped the following key matchups for the upcoming rounds:
Second Round (today at 18:00):
- Lazer Cats vs. DoCTaBKa elO
- KHOLODTSI vs. DIRECTORs TEAM
- Fnatic vs. Insulin Boys
- ZOTIX vs. Vandulken
Third Round:
- JAM vs. BASEMENT BOYS (today at 18:00)
Fourth Round:
- TeamUkraine vs. KPI EVOLUTION (cancelled)
- La Espada vs. B8 Academy (July 16 at 15:00)
Crucial matches lie ahead to determine who exactly will represent Ukraine on the international stage.
Reminder, France has permanently banned betting on esports.