{"id":16911,"date":"2026-10-20T10:24:12","date_gmt":"2026-10-20T10:24:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thunderpick.io\/blog\/?p=16911"},"modified":"2026-10-23T11:50:25","modified_gmt":"2026-10-23T11:50:25","slug":"twc-2026-finals-full-highlights","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thunderpick.io\/blog\/twc-2026-finals-full-highlights","title":{"rendered":"Thunderpick World Championship 2026 Finals &#8211; Full Highlights"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"bsf_rt_marker\"><\/div>\n<p>Live on LAN at BLAST Studios in Attard, Malta, our crowning <a href=\"https:\/\/world-championship.thunderpick.io\/2026-finals\/\">Thunderpick World Championship (TWC) 2026<\/a> event reached a thrilling conclusion on Oct. 18. Eight incredible Counter-Strike 2 (CS2) teams fought for glory, the coveted trophy, and their share of the $1 million prize pool.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The electrifying experience featured top-tier plays, breathtaking clutches, and notable upsets. Join us as we relive the best moments of TWC 2026 LAN Finals with our complete battle report, results, and favorite highlights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\" id=\"rank-math-toc\"><h2>Thunderpick World Championship 2026 Headlines<\/h2><nav><ul><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#falcons-top-group-a-aurora-survives\">Falcons Top Group A, Aurora Survives<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#furia-prevails-in-group-b-bb-claims-2nd\">FURIA Prevails In Group B, BB Claims 2nd<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#furia-sweeps-aurora-gaming-in-semifinal\">FURIA Sweeps Aurora Gaming in Semifinal<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#bb-stuns-falcons-in-semifinal\">BB Stuns Falcons In Semifinal\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#aurora-beats-falcons-for-3rd\">Aurora Beats Falcons For 3rd<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#an-electrifying-grand-final-furia-vs-bb\">An Electrifying Grand Final: FURIA vs. BB<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#furia-roster-grand-final-mvp\">FURIA Roster &amp; Grand Final MVP<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#twc-2026-lan-finals-standings\">TWC 2026 LAN Finals Standings<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#see-you-next-year-for-twc-2027\">See You Next Year For TWC 2027!<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"falcons-top-group-a-aurora-survives\">Falcons Top Group A, Aurora Survives<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In the opening Group A match, <a href=\"https:\/\/thunderpick.io\/blog\/team-falcons-overview\">Team Falcons<\/a> faced underdogs <a href=\"https:\/\/thunderpick.io\/blog\/ninjas-in-pyjamas-overview\">Ninjas in Pyjamas<\/a>. Despite the huge ranking gap, <a href=\"https:\/\/thunderpick.io\/blog\/ninjas-in-pyjamas-overview\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"36\" title=\"Ninjas in Pyjamas\">Ninjas in Pyjamas<\/a> fought back from 4\u20138 down on their map pick, Ancient, to push the karrigan-led superteam into overtime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/thunderpick.io\/blog\/team-falcons-overview\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"49\" title=\"Team Falcons\">Team Falcons<\/a> regained control in overtime to win Ancient 16\u201313, with star AWPer m0NESY topping the scoreboard with his lightning-fast shots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ninjas in Pyjamas attempted to keep things competitive on Dust2. With heroics from Danish star stavn on the CT side, the scores were tied 4\u20134 early on Team Falcons\u2019 map pick. To end the first half in style, Team Falcons blew past their opponents to take an 8\u20134 lead. Team Falcons closed out proceedings on Dust2 with a 13\u20136 win to seal a 2\u20130 series victory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Falcons vs NiP\u26a1Highlights\u26a1TWC 2026 Finals\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/4vJo6bAzPrU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Team Falcons faced off against <a href=\"https:\/\/thunderpick.io\/blog\/9z-team-overview\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"19\" title=\"9z Team\">9z Team<\/a> in the Winners\u2019 Match of Group A. After their excellent recent 13\u20131 win on Nuke against <a href=\"https:\/\/thunderpick.io\/blog\/aurora-build-abilities-and-matchups\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"215\" title=\"Aurora build\">Aurora<\/a> Gaming, 9z Team looked to recreate that magic against Team Falcons on the opening map.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the CT side of Nuke, Team Falcons took charge with an 8\u20134 lead, backed by cool, calm, and collected plays from m0NESY, who delivered some great clutches. Despite a strong 2nd half, 9z Team couldn\u2019t close the gap, and Team Falcons won 13\u20139.<\/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\">Closing it out in style \ud83d\udd25 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/HgN66v7Jc9\">pic.twitter.com\/HgN66v7Jc9<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Thunderpick (@thunderpickco) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/thunderpickco\/status\/2110708632924848141?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 15, 2026<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.x.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>9z Team took a powerful 9\u20133 lead on the CT side of Mirage. In the 2nd half, Team Falcons won five straight rounds before 9z Team stabilized and closed out the map 13\u20138, tying the series 1\u20131.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the T side of Dust2, Team Falcons pulled ahead early, taking an 8\u20134 lead. While 9z Team mounted a comeback, karrigan\u2019s men finished 13\u20139 to close out the series 2\u20131 and earn a spot in the Playoffs Stage of TWC 2026 LAN Finals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"9z vs Falcons\u26a1Highlights\u26a1TWC 2026 Finals\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/2k-On12RlnM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The new-look Aurora Gaming fell 0\u20132 in their opening Group A match against 9z Team. However, IGL kyxsan, still acclimating to his new team, led the squad to a convincing 2\u20130 win over Ninjas in Pyjamas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the deciding match, they took revenge on 9z Team with a 2\u20130 win to secure a spot in the Playoffs Stage, finishing 2nd in Group A.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Aurora vs 9z\u26a1Highlights\u26a1TWC 2026 Finals\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/kS_7TTu_QFU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"furia-prevails-in-group-b-bb-claims-2nd\">FURIA Prevails In Group B, BB Claims 2nd<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/thunderpick.io\/blog\/thunderpick-world-championship-2025-finals-highlights\">FURIA<\/a> opened their bid to defend their title against BB Team in Group B. However, things didn\u2019t start as planned, with BB Team taking a convincing 8\u20134 lead on the T side of their map pick, Ancient.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the 2nd half, FURIA took the pistol round, putting them in a strong position to mount a comeback.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With their backs against the wall, FURIA showed their LAN prowess, giving BB Team only two rounds. FURIA pulled off successful attack after attack, with KSCERATO leading the charge to complete the comeback and take Ancient 13\u201310.&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\">Stewie2K is that you? \ud83d\ude36\u200d\ud83c\udf2b\ufe0f <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/KsevS0d0IP\">pic.twitter.com\/KsevS0d0IP<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Thunderpick (@thunderpickco) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/thunderpickco\/status\/2110458357022929329?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 14, 2026<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.x.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>BB Team took an early 8\u20134 lead on the CT side of FURIA\u2019s map pick, Mirage, highlighted by rifler s1ren becoming a one-man army on the B site.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Playing from behind, FURIA barreled through their opponents on the CT side, winning seven straight rounds. BB Team managed only one round win on the T side before FURIA closed out the map 13\u20139 and the series 2\u20130.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Kazakhstani star AWPer molodoy didn\u2019t give BB Team a chance to breathe, making beautiful defensive plays.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"FURIA vs BB Team\u26a1Highlights\u26a1TWC 2026 Finals\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/bwVmfqL4NJU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>With a spot in the TWC 2026 Playoffs Stage on the line, FURIA faced Legacy in a thrilling Brazilian derby.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The action kicked off on Cache, FURIA\u2019s map pick. After winning the first pistol round, FURIA couldn\u2019t keep it going, and Legacy seized the opportunity to take an early 3\u20131 lead, which they extended to 7\u20135.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With momentum on their side, Legacy won the first three T rounds in the 2nd half. FURIA put up a fight, but Legacy secured a 13\u201310 win to take a 1\u20130 series lead.<\/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=\"und\" dir=\"ltr\">.<a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/tvoy_molodoy?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@tvoy_molodoy<\/a>??!<a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/hashtag\/ThunderpickWC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#ThunderpickWC<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/QlafYm30OY\">pic.twitter.com\/QlafYm30OY<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Thunderpick (@thunderpickco) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/thunderpickco\/status\/2110819715513979241?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 15, 2026<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.x.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>FURIA took the reins on Legacy\u2019s map pick, Inferno, with FalleN leading his team to an 8\u20134 CT 1st half despite losing the pistol round. Legacy won the 2nd pistol round as well, but FURIA immediately answered. They won the next five rounds in a row to tie the series 1\u20131 with a dominant 13\u20135 scoreline.<\/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\">Welcome back <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/arTcsgo?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@arTcsgo<\/a> \ud83d\udc4c<a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/hashtag\/ThunderpickWC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#ThunderpickWC<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/CfPfH6Na71\">pic.twitter.com\/CfPfH6Na71<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Thunderpick (@thunderpickco) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/thunderpickco\/status\/2110824757104947203?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 15, 2026<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.x.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Starting on the T side of Mirage, FURIA finally got off to an excellent start, posting a 9\u20133 lead on the CT-sided map. Legacy pushed back, winning five straight rounds in the 2nd half.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While FURIA made a few blunders on the CT side, they locked it down in the final stretch to win 13\u20138 and complete the 2\u20131 series comeback.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Legacy vs FURIA\u26a1Highlights\u26a1TWC 2026 Finals\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/0oiJ5SE1LYY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>For the first time this year, FURIA took down Legacy in the Brazilian derby, securing a spot in the Playoffs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>BB Team got smashed 0\u20132 by FURIA in their opening match in Group B. The all-Russian side stayed alive in the elimination match with an impressive 2-1 comeback against PARIVISION.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the Group B decider, BB Team shocked Brazilian powerhouse Legacy with a 2\u20131 win in a super-close match that propelled them to the Playoffs Stage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"BB Team vs Legacy\u26a1Highlights\u26a1TWC 2026 Finals\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/XJya2vxOAVk?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"furia-sweeps-aurora-gaming-in-semifinal\">FURIA Sweeps Aurora Gaming in Semifinal<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Our first Semifinal clash saw FURIA go head-to-head with the revitalized Aurora Gaming squad.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Aurora picked Dust2 as the opening map, starting on the slightly favored T side, and won the first three rounds in a row.&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\">this guy is too good <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/QUJpqUyVYD\">pic.twitter.com\/QUJpqUyVYD<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Thunderpick (@thunderpickco) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/thunderpickco\/status\/2111459843760697398?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 17, 2026<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.x.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>FURIA didn\u2019t seem to care that Dust2 was Aurora\u2019s map pick, as shown by their brilliant 9\u20133 CT side performance.&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\">.<a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/kscerato?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@kscerato<\/a> doesn&#39;t need to see you, you&#39;re still dead \ud83d\udc80<a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/hashtag\/ThunderpickWC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#ThunderpickWC<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/0vC0DNOH3X\">pic.twitter.com\/0vC0DNOH3X<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Thunderpick (@thunderpickco) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/thunderpickco\/status\/2111462551196467552?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 17, 2026<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.x.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>At the start of the 2nd half, Aurora won three straight rounds. However, FURIA didn\u2019t give Aurora a real chance to come back, winning 13\u20138 to take a 1\u20130 lead in 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=\"qme\" dir=\"ltr\">\ud83d\ude33\ud83d\ude33\ud83d\ude33 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/4quY7PnuLj\">pic.twitter.com\/4quY7PnuLj<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Thunderpick (@thunderpickco) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/thunderpickco\/status\/2111464043080986861?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 17, 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 T side of their map pick, Inferno, FURIA came out swinging to take a commanding 8\u20134 lead, with veteran IGL FalleN pulling off a couple of important clutches like it was 2017.<\/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\/FURIA?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@FURIA<\/a> are getting closer&#8230; <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/hashtag\/ThunderpickWC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#ThunderpickWC<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/qY0HXEq9NI\">pic.twitter.com\/qY0HXEq9NI<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Thunderpick (@thunderpickco) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/thunderpickco\/status\/2111483081072968102?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 17, 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 2nd half, Aurora pushed back as both teams traded blows. Aurora closed in on a potential comeback story, but FURIA was powered by the passionate fans in attendance.&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\">Listen to those <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/FURIA?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@FURIA<\/a> fans \ud83d\ude33<br><br>Two more rounds to secure their spot in the grand-final. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/RwPWmNPeIl\">pic.twitter.com\/RwPWmNPeIl<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Thunderpick (@thunderpickco) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/thunderpickco\/status\/2111486488256840105?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 17, 2026<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.x.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>FURIA finished off Inferno 13\u201310 to win the series 2\u20130. With the convincing victory, FURIA became the first team to reach the TWC 2026 Grand Final.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"SEMI-FINALS! FURIA vs Aurora\u26a1Highlights\u26a1TWC 2026 Finals\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/2NlikPTdCr4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"bb-stuns-falcons-in-semifinal\">BB Stuns Falcons In Semifinal&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Heading into the TWC 2026 LAN Finals, Team Falcons were the favorites to claim the trophy.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Team Falcons showcased their massive talent on BB\u2019s map pick, Anubis. After losing the first two rounds, Team Falcons hit their stride to finish the T side 8\u20134.<\/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\/FLCm0NESY?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@FLCm0NESY<\/a> is too quick \ud83d\ude2e\u200d\ud83d\udca8<a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/hashtag\/ThunderpickWC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#ThunderpickWC<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/W39KAAqx99\">pic.twitter.com\/W39KAAqx99<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Thunderpick (@thunderpickco) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/thunderpickco\/status\/2111507854742188195?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 17, 2026<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.x.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>BB Team couldn\u2019t halt their opponent\u2019s momentum in the 2nd half of Anubis. Team Falcons easily closed out the first map of the Semifinals, 13\u20135, to take a 1\u20130 series lead. Shoutout to karrigan for stepping up with 16 kills.<\/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=\"it\" dir=\"ltr\">FRAGGIGAN \u26a1\ufe0f <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/U0HnoeTUlv\">pic.twitter.com\/U0HnoeTUlv<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Thunderpick (@thunderpickco) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/thunderpickco\/status\/2111510616800194903?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 17, 2026<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.x.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>BB Team was the clear underdog. On stage in Malta, however, the odds didn\u2019t seem to matter for BB Team, led by ex-<a href=\"https:\/\/thunderpick.io\/blog\/natus-vincere-overview\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"34\" title=\"Natus Vincere\">NAVI<\/a> captain Boombl4.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dust2 was a thriller, with both teams winning their T sides 7\u20135. On the back of a huge B site clutch by d1Ledez, BB Team found match point first.&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\">HUGEEEEEEEEEEEEEE CLUTCH \ud83d\udd25 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/7WZbSSQ26P\">pic.twitter.com\/7WZbSSQ26P<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Thunderpick (@thunderpickco) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/thunderpickco\/status\/2111530159907979646?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 17, 2026<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.x.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Team Falcons pushed them into a nail-biting overtime affair, but BB Team composed themselves to win three CT rounds and take the map 16\u201314, forcing a third map in the series.<\/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=\"eu\" dir=\"ltr\">NIKOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/hashtag\/ThunderpickWC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#ThunderpickWC<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/qErkYHvZCq\">pic.twitter.com\/qErkYHvZCq<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Thunderpick (@thunderpickco) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/thunderpickco\/status\/2111533473638842608?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 17, 2026<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.x.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Mirage served as the decider, with BB Team\u2019s Magnojez stepping up to deliver high-impact multikills.<\/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\">So close \ud83d\ude2c<a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/hashtag\/ThunderpickWC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#ThunderpickWC<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/cu4dZLFh3C\">pic.twitter.com\/cu4dZLFh3C<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Thunderpick (@thunderpickco) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/thunderpickco\/status\/2111545147158851974?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 17, 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 teams were dead even in the 1st half at 6\u20136. Team Falcons won the 2nd-half pistol despite Magnojez pulling off a 4k with the dualies.<\/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\">4K with the dualies wasn&#39;t enough \ud83d\ude36<a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/hashtag\/ThunderpickWC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#ThunderpickWC<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/rjeLPgSVRK\">pic.twitter.com\/rjeLPgSVRK<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Thunderpick (@thunderpickco) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/thunderpickco\/status\/2111547569281040398?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 17, 2026<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.x.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Team Falcons ran out of steam in the 14th round. BB Team pounced on the opportunity to close out the map, winning seven straight CT rounds to claim Mirage 13\u20137.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With the shocking 2\u20131 comeback win, BB Team secured a spot in the TWC 2026 Grand Final against FURIA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"SEMI-FINALS! Falcons vs BB Team\u26a1Highlights\u26a1TWC 2026 Finals\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/0UyhUtI_-mA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"aurora-beats-falcons-for-3rd\">Aurora Beats Falcons For 3rd<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The action began on Aurora\u2019s map pick, Anubis, where Team Falcons built a huge 9\u20133 lead on the T side and closed out the map with a convincing 13\u20138 win.<\/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=\"es\" dir=\"ltr\">XANTARES?! \ud83c\uddf9\ud83c\uddf7<a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/hashtag\/ThunderpickWC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#ThunderpickWC<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/ihrO0KEvVG\">pic.twitter.com\/ihrO0KEvVG<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Thunderpick (@thunderpickco) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/thunderpickco\/status\/2111791021612769300?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 18, 2026<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.x.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Aurora stepped up to the plate on a frantic Dust2, where both teams finished 8\u20134 on their CT sides, forcing overtime to decide the winner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After two overtime sessions, Aurora clawed their way to a 19\u201317 win, forcing a third map in the series.<\/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\">Um&#8230; Game 3? \ud83d\ude05<a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/hashtag\/ThunderpickWC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#ThunderpickWC<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/qZKwn9YeAq\">pic.twitter.com\/qZKwn9YeAq<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Thunderpick (@thunderpickco) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/thunderpickco\/status\/2111819494188564518?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 18, 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 1st half of Nuke was a back-and-forth affair, with Team Falcons claiming a narrow 7\u20135 lead. In the 2nd half, Aurora took charge, putting on a masterclass defense to close out the map 13\u20139.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With the win, Aurora claimed 3rd at TWC 2026, while the superteam settled for 4th.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Aurora vs Falcons\u26a1Highlights\u26a1TWC 2026 Finals\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ZHbDZ_LQo0A?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"an-electrifying-grand-final-furia-vs-bb\">An Electrifying Grand Final: FURIA vs. BB<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Defending champions FURIA made their presence felt right from the start of the best-of-five Grand Final.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>KSCERATO led the charge, clicking heads to help FURIA build an 8\u20134 lead on the T side of Dust2.&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=\"pl\" dir=\"ltr\">KSCERATO \ud83d\udd25\ud83d\udd25\ud83d\udd25<a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/hashtag\/ThunderpickWC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#ThunderpickWC<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/UjLJVL1QhB\">pic.twitter.com\/UjLJVL1QhB<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Thunderpick (@thunderpickco) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/thunderpickco\/status\/2111854192143081483?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 18, 2026<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.x.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>BB Team found the pistol in the 2nd half but failed to convert, giving FURIA the chance to win the map 13\u20136 and take a 1\u20130 series lead.<\/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\">Five-seveN pretty good. \ud83d\udc4c<a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/hashtag\/ThunderpickWC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#ThunderpickWC<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/yQXUzzLEdo\">pic.twitter.com\/yQXUzzLEdo<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Thunderpick (@thunderpickco) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/thunderpickco\/status\/2111860315583557919?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 18, 2026<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.x.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>BB Team\u2019s map pick, Ancient, turned into a nerve-racking slugfest, with FURIA pulling ahead 4\u20130.&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=\"da\" dir=\"ltr\">molodoy bowling \ud83c\udfb3<a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/hashtag\/ThunderpickWC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#ThunderpickWC<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/DOoFF7ndLw\">pic.twitter.com\/DOoFF7ndLw<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Thunderpick (@thunderpickco) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/thunderpickco\/status\/2111867231097201037?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 18, 2026<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.x.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>BB Team mounted a comeback in the final stretch of the 1st half, and won the first four rounds in the 2nd half.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Both teams won their CT sides 7\u20135 for a 12\u201312 scoreline, forcing overtime. After a double-overtime affair, BB Team won 19\u201316 to tie the series 1\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\">\ud83d\udea8\ud83d\udea8\ud83d\udea8 MAP 2 GOES TO OVERTIME \ud83d\udea8\ud83d\udea8\ud83d\udea8<a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/hashtag\/ThunderpickWC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#ThunderpickWC<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/oNtr6vW1gE\">pic.twitter.com\/oNtr6vW1gE<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Thunderpick (@thunderpickco) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/thunderpickco\/status\/2111878235038552247?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 18, 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 T side of their map pick, Nuke, FURIA won the pistol. A BB Team forcebuy paid off as they won the 2nd round.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Boombl4&#8217;s brilliant, risky forcebuy call gave his team a huge early economic advantage, as they went on a five-round win streak and ended the 1st half on the CT side with an 8\u20134 lead.<\/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\">ON A FORCEBUY?!<a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/hashtag\/ThunderpickWC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#ThunderpickWC<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/c9fhb9L8xp\">pic.twitter.com\/c9fhb9L8xp<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Thunderpick (@thunderpickco) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/thunderpickco\/status\/2111889116128321944?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 18, 2026<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.x.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>BB Team had momentum and took full advantage at the start of the 2nd half, winning the first four rounds in a row to reach map point early, 12\u20134.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>FURIA didn\u2019t go down without a fight, posting a five-round win streak before BB Team closed out the map 13\u20139.<\/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\">Timing \ud83d\udc80<a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/hashtag\/ThunderpickWC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#ThunderpickWC<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Jy2ZmjDuSv\">pic.twitter.com\/Jy2ZmjDuSv<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Thunderpick (@thunderpickco) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/thunderpickco\/status\/2111897872606368129?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 18, 2026<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.x.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Heading into BB Team\u2019s 2nd map pick, Mirage, FURIA had to come back to stay alive\u2014and they delivered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>FalleN led his team to a massive 10\u20132 CT side, with one of our favorite highlights being yuurih\u2019s excellent spraydown on the defense to keep the streak going.<\/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\">yuurih with an X-Ray spray \ud83d\udd25<a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/hashtag\/ThunderpickWC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#ThunderpickWC<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/WSF9wBudbB\">pic.twitter.com\/WSF9wBudbB<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Thunderpick (@thunderpickco) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/thunderpickco\/status\/2111910696162058436?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 18, 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 2nd half, FURIA won the pistol. BB Team instantly responded to stop the conversion and went on a massive nine-round streak.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>FURIA stopped the bleeding in the final two regulation rounds to narrowly win Mirage 13\u201311, avoid overtime, and tie the series 2\u20132.<\/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\">MAGNOJEZ ON FIRE WHEN IT LOOKS IMPOSSIBLE <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/hashtag\/ThunderpickWC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#ThunderpickWC<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/jIQKk3sBBY\">pic.twitter.com\/jIQKk3sBBY<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Thunderpick (@thunderpickco) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/thunderpickco\/status\/2111916075554099276?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 18, 2026<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.x.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>It all came down to Cache, where FURIA\u2019s big-match temperament shone through. FURIA took charge on the T side, posting a strong 8\u20134 lead and putting BB Team under immense pressure.<\/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\">GAME 5 ON CACHE<br>GAME 5 ON CACHE<br>GAME 5 ON CACHE<a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/hashtag\/ThunderpickWC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#ThunderpickWC<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/ViVOxvj7qb\">pic.twitter.com\/ViVOxvj7qb<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Thunderpick (@thunderpickco) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/thunderpickco\/status\/2111926216915878056?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 18, 2026<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.x.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A chaotic 2nd half favored FURIA, as they finished off BB Team with a 13\u20136 win on Cache.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Just like in 2025, FURIA completed the comeback in spectacular fashion to win the Grand Final 3\u20132.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"furia-roster-grand-final-mvp\">FURIA Roster &amp; Grand Final MVP<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>FURIA pushed themselves to the limit on the server, delivering a world-class performance to defend their title. Yes, FURIA is our first-ever back-to-back champion, having previously won TWC 2025 after a historic reverse-sweep comeback against NAVI.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"964\" src=\"https:\/\/thunderpick.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-11-1024x964.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16913\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thunderpick.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-11-1024x964.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/thunderpick.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-11-300x283.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/thunderpick.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-11-768x723.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/thunderpick.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-11.jpeg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s been over 10 months since FURIA last lifted a trophy. We shared the joy and celebrations with the incredible squad, led by Brazilian superstar FalleN, who retires at the end of the year.<\/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\/FURIA?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@FURIA<\/a> ARE THE BACK TO BACK THUNDERPICK WORLD CHAMPIONS<a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/hashtag\/ThunderpickWC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#ThunderpickWC<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/SXCnKScDSg\">pic.twitter.com\/SXCnKScDSg<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Thunderpick (@thunderpickco) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/thunderpickco\/status\/2111934206763028879?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 18, 2026<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.x.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>TWC 2026 was one of the few remaining chances for \u201cThe Professor\u201d to claim gold, making the Grand Final comeback incredibly special.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>FURIA roster:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Kaike \u201cKSCERATO\u201d Cerato<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mareks \u201cYEKINDAR\u201d Ga\u013cinskis<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Yuri \u201cyuurih\u201d Boian<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Danil \u201cmolodoy\u201d Golubenko<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gabriel \u201cFalleN\u201d Toledo (IGL)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sidnei \u201csidde\u201d Macedo (Coach)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>While the grueling five-map final tested everyone on the server (where he posted a steady 1.13 rating and 81.1 ADR), KSCERATO dominated the tournament overall with a massive 1.34 event rating to secure the second HLTV <a href=\"https:\/\/thunderpick.io\/blog\/mvp-overview\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"293\" title=\"MVP overview\">MVP<\/a> medal of his career.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"983\" src=\"https:\/\/thunderpick.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-10-1024x983.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16912\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thunderpick.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-10-1024x983.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/thunderpick.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-10-300x288.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/thunderpick.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-10-768x737.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/thunderpick.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-10.jpeg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"twc-2026-lan-finals-standings\">TWC 2026 LAN Finals Standings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are the final standings and prize pool distribution for the TWC 2026 LAN Finals, showcasing exactly how much each team won.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Place<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Team(s)<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Player Share<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Club Share<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Total Prize<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>1st<\/strong><\/td><td>FURIA<\/td><td>$250,000<\/td><td>$250,000<\/td><td>$500,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>2nd<\/strong><\/td><td>BB Team<\/td><td>$125,000<\/td><td>$125,000<\/td><td>$250,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>3rd<\/strong><\/td><td>Aurora Gaming<\/td><td>$50,000<\/td><td>$50,000<\/td><td>$100,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>4th<\/strong><\/td><td>Team Falcons<\/td><td>$25,000<\/td><td>$25,000<\/td><td>$50,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>5th\u20136th<\/strong><\/td><td>Legacy &amp; 9z Team<\/td><td>$15,000<\/td><td>$15,000<\/td><td>$30,000 each ($60,000)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>7th\u20138th<\/strong><\/td><td>PARIVISION &amp; Ninjas in Pyjamas<\/td><td>$10,000<\/td><td>$10,000<\/td><td>$20,000 each ($40,000)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Total<\/strong><\/td><td><\/td><td><strong>$500,000<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>$500,000<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>$1,000,000<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"see-you-next-year-for-twc-2027\">See You Next Year For TWC 2027!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The dust is settling over this year\u2019s TWC, which featured brilliant matches, world-class production, and the best talent in the business. Thank you to all the fans who watched the non-stop drama that was TWC 2026, and join us on the hype train for next year!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While you wait for <a href=\"https:\/\/world-championship.thunderpick.io\/thunderpick-world-championship-2027-announcement\/\">TWC 2027<\/a>, you can always test your esports knowledge by visiting our <a href=\"https:\/\/thunderpick.io\/esports\/cs2-betting\">CS2 betting<\/a> section.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Always practice <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/thunderpick.io\/en\/content\/responsible-gaming\"><em>Responsible Gambling<\/em><\/a><em> and check out our <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/thunderpick.io\/en\/content\/promotions\"><em>latest promo offers<\/em><\/a><em> and boosts. T&amp;Cs apply. 18+ to play.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Live on LAN at BLAST Studios in Attard, Malta, our crowning Thunderpick World Championship (TWC) 2026 event reached a thrilling conclusion on Oct. 18. 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