The FiReLEAGUE Global Final 2024 kicked off today, featuring teams such as NIP, Fnatic, 9z, KOI, and others. The tournament's prize pool is $150,000, and it is being held in Buenos Aires, the capital of Argentina.

The opening match of the tournament was between paiN and BESTIA, played on Nuke. The first half was intense and evenly matched, ending with a score of 6-6. In the second half, paiN managed to take the lead and won with a score of 13-8.

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The second match of Group A was between NIP and 9z, a match that could go either way. 9z managed to deliver a sensational performance at IEM Dallas, while NIP secured second place at YaLLa Compass 2024. The match was played on Ancient, where 9z immediately showcased their skill and finished the half with a score of 8-4. Despite the significant round deficit, NIP managed to make a comeback and win the match 13-10.

The winners will play against each other, with the winner advancing to the playoffs of the tournament, while the losers will play in the elimination match. The elimination matches will be played in a BO3 format, while the matches for the playoff spots will be in a BO1 format.