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Twisted Minds had a breakout run at the BLAST R6 Major Salt Lake City, finishing the Swiss Stage undefeated despite playing with stand-in Guardz. Hashom praised the team’s adaptability, confidence, and the continued rise of the MENA region after wins against top international teams like FURIA, Weibo Gaming, and G2 Esports.

The team’s second entry after a standout Swiss Stage performance in Salt Lake City. He posted a 1.28 SiegeGG rating, a 56-35 K-D (+21), and a strong 8-3 entry balance, while averaging 0.95 kills per round — second only to Nick "njr" Rapier

G2 Esports and Shopify Rebellion meet for the third time, with Shopify holding a 2-0 head-to-head record after wins at EWC 2025 and Six Invitational 2026. Their previous matchups have been extremely close, often going to 12 rounds or overtime. The series features stars like Shaiiko, Stompn, and Spoit, plus multiple Six Invitational champions battling for a semifinal spot.

FaZe Clan and Team Falcons renew a high-stakes rivalry, having previously met in major finals like the Six Invitational 2025 and BLAST R6 Major Munich Upper Bracket Final. FaZe enter unbeaten in the Swiss Stage with strong wins over Five Fears, Shopify Rebellion, and Wildcard, making them clear favorites on paper. Team Falcons, however, bring rising form and experience, with recent wins over Ninjas in Pyjamas and Virtus.Pro as they aim to upset the world champions.

DarkZero Esports and Wildcard meet in a regional North American clash, having already traded wins this season with DarkZero taking their Salt Lake City series 2-0. Wildcard, however, recently answered back with a 2-1 victory in the NA League 2026 Kickoff, setting up a tight rematch. Both teams have strong local support, making this a highly divided and competitive matchup.