Esports World Cup: Counter-Strike 2 tournament enters next match slate

The Counter-Strike 2 tournament at the Esports World Cup is moving into its next phase of competition. Following the conclusion of the first round, the upcoming schedule features Upper Bracket Semifinals and Lower Bracket Quarterfinals across four groups.

In Group A, matches include JijieHao vs. GamerLegion and G2 Esports vs. BIG in the Upper Bracket, while Team Spirit and Luminosity face off in the Lower Bracket. Group B features Team Falcons vs. Astralis and FaZe Clan vs. Legacy in the Upper Bracket.

Group C matches include Team Vitality vs. B8 and FUT Esports vs. Mouz in the Upper Bracket, while Group D features Natus Vincere vs. The MongolZ and 9z Team vs. Furia in the Upper Bracket. These matches will determine which teams secure early playoff slots and which face elimination.