100 Thieves Defeats Nongshim RedForce to Reach Esports World Cup 2026 Grand Final

On July 11, 100 Thieves defeated Nongshim RedForce with a score of 2:1 in the semifinals of the Esports World Cup 2026 for VALORANT. The team advanced to the grand final, while Nongshim RedForce will continue to compete in the third-place match. Both matches are scheduled for July 12.

100 Thieves vs. Nongshim RedForce

100 Thieves began the series with a victory on Sunset (13:6), lost on Lotus (7:13), and then claimed the decisive Haven (13:11). The match concluded with a 2:1 victory for 100 Thieves.

The standout player of the match was Lee "Dambi" Hyuk-kyu from Nongshim RedForce. He finished the series with 248 ACS, which is 7% higher than his weighted average over the past six months. More detailed match statistics can be found here.

The Esports World Cup 2026 for VALORANT is taking place from July 2 to July 12 in Paris. During the tournament, 16 teams are competing for a prize pool of $2,000,000. More information about the results and schedule of upcoming matches can be found here.