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aspas is reportedly in talks with VALORANT teams from EMEA and China ahead of the 2027 season, with at least one firm offer already on the table. The Brazilian superstar is prioritizing a project capable of competing for titles over any specific region. Although MIBR moved him to its inactive roster, aspas remains under contract through December 2027. No transfer has been confirmed.

Worlds 2026 Pick'Ems has entered its final stage, with only eight teams remaining in the Knockout Stage. Our predicts an all LCK Grand Final between T1 and Gen.G, with Gen.G ultimately lifting the Summoner's Cup. Make your picks before November 3 at 2 PM PT for a chance to earn exclusive rewards, including skins and emotes.

100 Thieves have secured the final European spot at the PGL Major Singapore 2026 after defeating Wildcard 2-0 in the FiRe Last Chance final. The team completed a perfect tournament run, winning all five series without dropping a map. device led the Grand Final with 45 kills and a 1.53 rating. The qualification also marks 100 Thieves' first ever appearance at a Counter-Strike Major.

KRÜ Blaze defeated Gentle Mates GC 3-2 to win the Game Changers Championship 2026, securing Latin America's first title in the competition's history. KRÜ completed a remarkable lower-bracket run, eliminating both Brazilian representatives and avenging their only tournament loss. tok1o earned Grand Final MVP with 84 kills across five maps as KRÜ claimed the $180,000 first-place prize.

FalleN has reached 20 notable career titles after FURIA's PGL Masters Bucharest 2026 victory, moving ahead of NiKo (19) and s1mple (18) in HLTV's trophy count. Seven of those titles have come since joining FURIA in 2023. With retirement planned for the end of 2026, FalleN could have one final opportunity to add a third Major title at the Singapore Major.

League of Legends features 23 different Crowd Control effects, each affecting champions in unique ways. From stuns, roots and knock-ups to fears, charms and suppression, understanding how CC works can make a major difference in fights. Our latest guide breaks down every CC type, what each effect does, and how players can counter them.

The Worlds 2026 Playoffs bracket and schedule are confirmed, with eight teams competing for the championship from November 3 to 14. The quarterfinals open with Top Esports vs Invictus Gaming, followed by Gen.G vs LYON, Dplus KIA vs BLG, and T1 vs Karmine Corp. The knockout stage uses a single elimination format with best of five series and Fearless Draft. The Grand Final takes place at Brooklyn's Barclays Center on November 14.

The final eight teams for the Worlds 2026 playoffs are confirmed. Karmine Corp, LYON and Bilibili Gaming secured the last three spots after defeating Movistar KOI, LOS and Hanwha Life Esports in Round 5. The LCK and LPL lead the quarterfinal lineup with three representatives each, while the LEC and LCS have one team apiece. The knockout stage begins November 3.

Sentinels have confirmed the departures of JonahP and Jerrwin ahead of VCT Americas 2027. Both players joined the organization in March 2026, but are leaving after a season in which Sentinels failed to qualify for any Masters event or VALORANT Champions. CEO Rob Moore says the organization has identified replacements, with announcements expected after November 2. OXY is reportedly a potential signing, but the move remains unconfirmed.

LYON defeated LOS 2-1 to secure the final quarterfinal spot at Worlds 2026. After dropping Game 1 and falling nearly 8,000 gold behind in Game 2, the LCS side mounted a comeback before closing out the series in the decider. LOS's historic playoff hopes are over, while LYON advance with a 3-2 Swiss Stage record as the last LCS team standing.