Imperial wins Circuit X Curitiba #4, nears Singapore Major

Imperial has secured the championship at Circuit X Curitiba #4 after defeating paiN Gaming with a 2-0 scoreline in the grand final. The victory earned the team $8,400 in prize money and placed them in a strong position to qualify for the PGL Major Singapore 2026, requiring only a top-three finish at the upcoming Gamers Club Masters VII.

The final was decided on two maps, Anubis (13-7) and Cache (13-9). Imperial's captain, Vinicius ‘VINI’ Figueiredo, delivered a standout performance with 43 kills and a 1.64 rating. Guilherme ‘saadzin’ Pacheco was also named the tournament MVP, marking his second consecutive MVP award following consistent play throughout the playoffs.

This win extends Imperial's dominance in the Brazilian rivalry, marking their fifth consecutive victory against paiN Gaming. For paiN, the loss complicates their path toward Major qualification as they head into the final cutoff events.