{"id":15327,"date":"2026-06-05T13:10:10","date_gmt":"2026-06-05T13:10:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thunderpick.io\/blog\/?p=15327"},"modified":"2026-06-09T08:22:05","modified_gmt":"2026-06-09T08:22:05","slug":"thunderpick-world-championship-2026-eu-series-1-recap","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thunderpick.io\/blog\/thunderpick-world-championship-2026-eu-series-1-recap","title":{"rendered":"Thunderpick World Championship 2026 EU Series 1 Recap"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"bsf_rt_marker\"><\/div>\n<p>At the <a href=\"https:\/\/world-championship.thunderpick.io\/\">Thunderpick World Championship (TWC) 2026<\/a> EU Series 1 event, we watched <a href=\"https:\/\/thunderpick.io\/blog\/twc-2026-eu-series-1-teams\">24 teams<\/a> compete their hearts out to claim the lion\u2019s share of the $30,000 prize pool. Sparks flew on the <a href=\"https:\/\/thunderpick.io\/esports\/cs2-betting\">Counter-Strike 2 (CS2)<\/a> servers with comebacks, an underdog rising through the ranks, and hundreds of heads getting clicked along the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s take a look at what went down during the TWC 2026 EU Series 1, reliving the best moments and final results via our in-depth battle report.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">GenOne Goes Flawless In Group A<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>French and Belgian outfit GenOne got off to a flying start in Group A of the TWC 2026 EU Series 1. In the opening match, they smashed MANA in a 2\u20130 clean sweep (13\u20137 on Dust2 and 13\u20137 on Ancient), with <em>Jordan \u201c<strong>Chucky<\/strong>\u201d Molnar<\/em> topping the scoreboard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">nah this is just disrespectful \ud83d\udc80 <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/GenOneEsports?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@GenOneEsports<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/hashtag\/ThunderpickWC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#ThunderpickWC<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/u01eyTiaOt\">pic.twitter.com\/u01eyTiaOt<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Thunderpick (@thunderpickco) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/thunderpickco\/status\/2058109373000343686?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 23, 2026<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.x.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>GenOne faced off against the promising all-Danish side Esport Academy Copenhagen (EAC) in the Winners Match. On EAC\u2019s map pick of Overpass, GenOne took no prisoners, winning 13\u20137.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Just a devastating flank \ud83d\ude2d<a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/hashtag\/ThunderpickWC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#ThunderpickWC<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/GenOneEsports?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@GenOneEsports<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/TeamEAC?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@TeamEAC<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/d94PoC3OZH\">pic.twitter.com\/d94PoC3OZH<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Thunderpick (@thunderpickco) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/thunderpickco\/status\/2058559084912050325?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 24, 2026<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.x.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>GenOne closed out the series 2\u20130 with a dominating 13\u20135 on Nuke to secure a spot in the Playoffs with a flawless record.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Omega Climbs To The Top Of Group B<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>With new IGL <em>Sanjar &#8220;<strong>def1zer<\/strong>&#8221; Talgat<\/em> at the helm of Omega, the Kazakhstani squad had their sights on the Playoffs Stage. In the opening match against ASTRAL, Omega had a fantastic showing, sweeping their opponents 2\u20130.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They had a convincing 13\u20135 win on Dust2 and, on ASTRAL\u2019s map pick of Ancient, survived overtime for a 16\u201313 victory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">ANOTHER ACE \ud83d\ude35\u200d\ud83d\udcab<a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/hashtag\/ThunderpickWC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#ThunderpickWC<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/pVpks6kb3i\">pic.twitter.com\/pVpks6kb3i<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Thunderpick (@thunderpickco) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/thunderpickco\/status\/2058630222342144314?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 24, 2026<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.x.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Group B Winners Match between Omega and ALGO had us enthralled. The first two maps both required overtime. Omega secured Mirage (16\u201312), while ALGO won on Nuke (19\u201317). On the decider, Ancient, it was Omega who dug deep to secure a 13\u20136 win, closing out the series 2\u20131.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"hu\" dir=\"ltr\">SZEJN IS ON A RAMPAGE \u2620\ufe0f \u2620\ufe0f \u2620\ufe0f <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/hashtag\/ThunderpickWC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#ThunderpickWC<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/ALGO_esports?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@ALGO_esports<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/aMPl20XCSJ\">pic.twitter.com\/aMPl20XCSJ<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Thunderpick (@thunderpickco) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/thunderpickco\/status\/2058599413627421105?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 24, 2026<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.x.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>IGL def1zer led by example with a 1.23 rating, while ALGO\u2019s <em>Hubert \u201c<strong>szejn<\/strong>\u201d \u015awiat\u0142y<\/em> topped the scoreboard with a 1.25 rating, despite losing the match.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2007 Reigns Supreme in Group C<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Previously known as FORZE Reload, the all-Russian stack of 2007 (aka \u201cJust Players\u201d) put up an excellent performance in Group C of the TWC 2026 EU Series 1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The opening Group C match between 2007 and Lazer Cats was a banger. Lazer Cats won Ancient 13\u20137. With their backs against the wall, 2007 dug deep to turn things around.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2007 won Dust2 in overtime (16\u201312) and completed their comeback on Mirage with a solid 13\u20138 victory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">We&#39;re kicking off with a bang today \ud83e\udee3 <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/hashtag\/thunderpickWC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#thunderpickWC<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/iuEIrxVFvh\">pic.twitter.com\/iuEIrxVFvh<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Thunderpick (@thunderpickco) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/thunderpickco\/status\/2058831586179641688?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 25, 2026<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.x.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In the Group C Winners Match, 2007 clashed with ex-Zero Tenacity. On their map pick, Anubis, 2007 narrowly claimed the win with a final score of 16\u201314, as overtime was required to separate the sides.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>ex-Zero Tenacity came out swinging on Nuke, crushing 2007 with a 13\u20132 win to force a third and deciding map.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">WHAAAAAAT <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/hashtag\/ThunderpickWC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#ThunderpickWC<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/cNkQfSYUxD\">pic.twitter.com\/cNkQfSYUxD<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Thunderpick (@thunderpickco) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/thunderpickco\/status\/2059321103416176807?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 26, 2026<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.x.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>2007 managed to stabilize on Mirage, winning 13\u20134 after a very strong 9\u20133 CT side, closing out the series 2\u20131 to secure the top spot in Group C.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">HYPERSPIRIT Dominates Group D<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The all-Romanian side of HYPERSPIRIT turned heads in Group D, kicking off their TWC 2026 EU Series 1 journey with a 2\u20131 win over Bebop.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>HYPERSPIRIT won Ancient 13\u20133, and Bebop retaliated with a 13\u201311 win on Inferno. On the deciding map, Mirage, it was HYPERSPIRIT who stood tall, winning 13\u20138 and taking the series 2\u20131.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">WHAT AN END TO THE SERIES \ud83d\udca5\ud83d\udc80<br><br>We&#39;re back tomorrow at 10am CEST with more <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/hashtag\/ThunderpickWC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#ThunderpickWC<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Jkip5GelQK\">pic.twitter.com\/Jkip5GelQK<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Thunderpick (@thunderpickco) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/thunderpickco\/status\/2058997448224153763?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 25, 2026<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.x.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In the Group D Winners Match, HYPERSPIRIT took care of business against VRSDelivery. HYPERSPIRIT won their map pick, Dust2, with a strong 13\u20138 showing, and finished off proceedings on Anubis with a 13\u201310, closing out the series 2\u20130 to top Group D and qualify for the Playoffs Stage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">THAT&#39;S how you advance \ud83d\udca5 <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/hashtag\/ThunderpickWC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#ThunderpickWC<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/WVi4oDS85p\">pic.twitter.com\/WVi4oDS85p<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Thunderpick (@thunderpickco) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/thunderpickco\/status\/2059352883942883632?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 26, 2026<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.x.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>VRSDelivery went on to defeat Bebop in a convincing 2\u20130 sweep to earn a spot in the Playoffs Stage of TWC 2026 EU Series 1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">VRSDelivery Delivers In The Playoffs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>After surviving Group D in second place, VRSDelivery was ready for the Playoffs Stage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the Round of 16, VRSDelivery shut down the hopes of the all-Swedish side, and one of the TWC 2026 EU Series 1 favorites, Johnny Speeds, coached by the legendary King of Banana, <em>Adam \u201c<strong>friberg<\/strong>\u201d Friberg<\/em>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>VRSDelivery came out swinging on Mirage for a 13\u20135 win. Johnny Speeds pushed back with a 13\u20135 win on Inferno to tie up the series. On Dust2, VRSDelivery proved unstoppable, winning 13\u20134, closing out the series 2\u20131.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">A nice round from VRS&#8230; can they bring this back? \ud83d\udc40 <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/hashtag\/ThunderpickWC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#ThunderpickWC<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/mZ3aPRwrQe\">pic.twitter.com\/mZ3aPRwrQe<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Thunderpick (@thunderpickco) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/thunderpickco\/status\/2060066683402809788?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 28, 2026<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.x.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In the Quarterfinals, VRSDelivery faced off against CYBERSHOKE. VRSDelivery\u2019s map pick of Mirage was a close one, but the all-Polish side managed to close it out 13\u201310. CYBERSHOKE responded with a 13\u201310 win on Dust2 to tie the series.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The deciding map, Overpass, saw both sides fight tooth and nail for survival, with VRSDelivery\u2019s rifler, <em>Kamil &#8220;<strong>suonko<\/strong>&#8221; W\u0119grzynkiewicz<\/em>, coming alive. Overtime was required to separate the sides, with VRSDelivery prevailing with a 16\u201313 win, qualifying for the Semifinals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">glowiing and Mokuj1n completely shutting down the B site \ud83d\udd25 <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/hashtag\/ThunderpickWC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#ThunderpickWC<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Ol4lGFoUU2\">pic.twitter.com\/Ol4lGFoUU2<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Thunderpick (@thunderpickco) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/thunderpickco\/status\/2060800423963898033?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 30, 2026<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.x.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>With a spot in the TWC 2026 EU Series 1 Grand Final on the line, VRSDelivery faced fellow Polish side KOLESIE.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Polish derby was a one-sided affair, with VRSDelivery eliminating KOLESIE 2\u20130 (13\u201311 on Anubis and 13\u20135 on Overpass) to earn a spot in the Grand Final.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Favorites TDK Barrel Through The Playoffs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>TDK boasts legendary players like <em>Sergey \u201c<strong>Ax1Le<\/strong>\u201d Rykhtorov<\/em> and IGL <em>Vladislav \u201c<strong>nafany<\/strong>\u201d Gorshkov<\/em>, and they sliced through <a href=\"https:\/\/thunderpick.io\/blog\/tnc-gaming-overview\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"153\" title=\"TnC Gaming\">TNC<\/a> in the Round of 16 with a clean 2\u20130 win (13\u20136 on Dust2 and 13\u20137 on Ancient).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">.<a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/Ax1LeGOD?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@Ax1LeGOD<\/a> absolutely popped off against TNC \u26a1\ufe0f<a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/hashtag\/ThunderpickWC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#ThunderpickWC<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/uHupaE7m3T\">pic.twitter.com\/uHupaE7m3T<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Thunderpick (@thunderpickco) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/thunderpickco\/status\/2060436297794113557?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 29, 2026<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.x.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>TDK\u2019s opponents in the Quarterfinals, Omega, forfeited due to a scheduling conflict. Tthe Russian side sailed straight into the Semifinals, where they faced an invigorated <a href=\"https:\/\/thunderpick.io\/blog\/og-overview\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"39\" title=\"OG Esports\">OG<\/a> lineup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On TDK\u2019s map pick of Dust2, they earned a strong 13\u20137 win. OG pushed back on Inferno with a 13\u20138 win to tie up the series. One of our favorite highlights from the series saw<em> Kirill &#8220;<strong>Xant3r<\/strong>&#8221; Kononov<\/em> pull off a beautiful triple kill on Inferno\u2019s iconic Banana area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">xant3r scavenging a crazy triple \ud83d\udd25 <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/hashtag\/ThunderpickWC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#ThunderpickWC<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/OhQmtOs2Ht\">pic.twitter.com\/OhQmtOs2Ht<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Thunderpick (@thunderpickco) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/thunderpickco\/status\/2061051490949546077?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 31, 2026<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.x.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>OG ran out of steam on Overpass, as TDK came out on top 13\u20137, qualifying for the Grand Final of TWC 2026 EU Series 1.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Nail-Biting Grand Final: VRSDelivery vs. TDK<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The best-of-three TWC 2026 EU Series 1 Grand Final saw VRSDelivery and TDK clash on the server. It was a battle between the underdogs and the favorites that went the distance. Before the start of the tournament, VRSDelivery was ranked #147 and TDK #57 on the VRS Global leaderboard (May 19 update).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>VRSDelivery kicked off the Grand Final with a solid 13\u20138 win on their map pick of Mirage after posting an insurmountable 9\u20133 lead in the first half of play on the T side.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With their backs against the wall, TDK clawed back on their map pick. Dust2 was an incredibly close affair, with overtime required as TDK walked away with a 16\u201313 win. During Dust2, VRSDelivery pulled off some fantastic plays. For example, in the 7th round, they managed to foil TDK\u2019s plans with nothing but a hero AK-47 against all rifles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">VRSDelivery winning a chaotic round with almost nothing. \ud83d\udc4c<a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/hashtag\/ThunderpickWC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#ThunderpickWC<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/2M6z8XEBmw\">pic.twitter.com\/2M6z8XEBmw<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Thunderpick (@thunderpickco) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/thunderpickco\/status\/2061142077795176802?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 31, 2026<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.x.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>On the third map, Anubis, the sides were neck-and-neck, keeping us on the edge of our seats. TDK had a slight lead (7\u20135) in the first round of play. However, VRSDelivery showed their big-match composure, coming back in the second half to win the map 13\u201311, avoiding overtime and winning the series 2\u20131 to become the TWC 2026 EU Series 1 champions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Missed the Grand Final of the TWC 2026 EU Series 1? Don\u2019t worry, we\u2019ve got you covered! To watch all the broadcasted matches at your leisure, simply navigate to our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@thunderpickesports\/streams\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">YouTube channel<\/a> to watch and enjoy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">VRSDelivery Roster &amp; Grand Final MVP<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>On May 30, during the TWC 2026 EU Series 1, the Polish organization <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/Vrsdelivery\/status\/2060716927505289728\">changed<\/a> its name from VRSDelivery to DragonClaw. To avoid confusion, we\u2019ve used the VRSDelivery name throughout the recap up to this point<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>DragonClaw roster:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>Kamil &#8220;<strong>suonko<\/strong>&#8221; W\u0119grzynkiewicz<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Dominik &#8220;<strong>fanatyk<\/strong>&#8221; Barkiet<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Mi\u0142osz &#8220;<strong>AntyVirus<\/strong>&#8221; Konieczka<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Piotr &#8220;<strong>PeTeRoOo<\/strong>&#8221; Barcik<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Bartosz &#8220;<strong>Brylu<\/strong>&#8221; Bryl<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Kamil &#8220;<strong>suonko<\/strong>&#8221; W\u0119grzynkiewicz<\/em> was named the <a href=\"https:\/\/thunderpick.io\/blog\/mvp-overview\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"293\" title=\"MVP overview\">MVP<\/a> of the Grand Final thanks to his incredible performance, which pushed his squad across the line. Boasting a KDA of 56\u201352\u201315, an <a href=\"https:\/\/thunderpick.io\/blog\/adr-in-cs2-everything-you-need-to-know\">ADR<\/a> of 80.2, and a 1.18 rating, he played a pivotal role in VRSDelivery\u2019s success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">This guy is unbelievable! <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/suonkocs?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@suonkocs<\/a> is your Grand Final MVP \ud83c\udfc6<a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/hashtag\/ThunderpickWC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#ThunderpickWC<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/XXDWnh83w2\">pic.twitter.com\/XXDWnh83w2<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Thunderpick (@thunderpickco) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/thunderpickco\/status\/2061175041656528940?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 31, 2026<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.x.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">TWC 2026 EU Series 1 Final Standings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Teams competed for their share of the $30,000 prize pool. Here are the final standings and prize pool distribution at the EU Series 1:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Placement<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Teams<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Prize Money<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1st<\/td><td>DragonClaw (previously VRSDelivery)<\/td><td>$12,500<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2nd<\/td><td>TDK<\/td><td>$7,500<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3rd\u20134th<\/td><td>OG &amp; KOLESIE<\/td><td>$3,000 each<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5th\u20138th<\/td><td>ALGO Esports, 2007, CYBERSHOKE &amp; OMEGA<\/td><td>$1,000 each<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>9th\u201316th<\/td><td>TNC, EAC, Betclic, Acend, ex-RUBY, GenOne,&nbsp;Johnny Speeds &amp; HYPERSPIRIT<\/td><td>\u2014<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>17th\u201320th<\/td><td>Hashiras, ASTRAL, ex-Zero Tenacity &amp; Bebop<\/td><td>\u2014<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>21st\u201323rd<\/td><td>MANA eSports, Lazer Cats &amp; Rune Eaters Esports&nbsp;<\/td><td>\u2014<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Megoshort was disqualified as they were unable to field an eligible roster in Group B versus ALGO.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Even More TWC 2026 Action On The Horizon<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>With the <a href=\"https:\/\/thunderpick.io\/blog\/thunderpick-world-championship-2026-na-series-recap\">TWC 2026 NA Series<\/a> and EU Series 1 now behind us, we can\u2019t wait to watch the upcoming events unfold. Next up is the <a href=\"https:\/\/world-championship.thunderpick.io\/2026-sa-series-1\/\">South America Series 1<\/a>, running from June 24 to 28, so mark those calendars! Stay tuned right here for the latest live streams and event info as we get closer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/world-championship.thunderpick.io\/\">World Championship page<\/a> to keep up with all the action. You can also put your CS2 esports knowledge to the test by checking out all the latest <a href=\"https:\/\/thunderpick.io\/esports\/cs2-betting\">CS2 betting odds<\/a> and placing wagers using your favorite cryptocurrencies.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All the upcoming TWC 2026 matches are broadcast live on <a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4430783-1&amp;h=3648175225&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitch.tv%2Fthunderpicktv&amp;a=twitch.tv%2Fthunderpicktv\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">twitch.tv\/thunderpicktv<\/a> and<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@thunderpickesports\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/youtube.com\/@Thunderpickesports\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">youtube.com\/@Thunderpickesports<\/a>. 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