BC.GAME Stuns OG with Playoff-Bound Upset

BC.GAME's Counter-Strike 2 roster, led by CS legend Oleksandr 's1mple' Kostyliev, pulled off a stunning upset over OG in the Esports World Cup 2026 Open Qualifier playoffs on August 9. The best-of-3 series win gives BC.GAME a ticket to the playoff bracket and keeps their hopes alive for advancing to the main event.

The team had already secured wins against Basement Boys (2-1) and 1win (swept 2-0) in the group stage. This victory marks a significant milestone for BC.GAME, who are currently ranked #62 in the HLTV world rankings.

This is not the first time these two teams have faced off; they met previously in March 2026. The win also comes on the heels of BC.GAME's Elisa Esports BreakOut Series 1 title victory in early August, giving them momentum heading into this qualifier.