Quarterfinal Results and Highlights of the Rocket League Championship in the 2026 Esports World Cup
By Escore News
Paris – August 16, 2026
The penultimate day of the Rocket League tournament in the 2026 Esports World Cup (EWC 26) witnessed fiery and thrilling matches in the Quarterfinals, where major global teams competed in a (Best-of-7) format to secure their spots in the semifinals.
📊 Quarterfinal Results:
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Match One: Team Falcons (4) - (2) Twisted Minds
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Match Details: In a Saudi showdown where both teams exceeded expectations with fast offensive play, Team Falcons managed to dominate the match proceedings and neutralize the threat posed by Twisted Minds, securing the series with a score of 4-2 and officially qualifying for the semifinals.- Match Two: Karmine Corp (4) - (3) Team Vitality
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Match Details: A classic French derby that held fans on the edge of their seats until the final seconds; the match extended to a decisive seventh game after both teams were tied 3-3, with defending champion Karmine Corp clinching a hard-fought victory of 4-3, eliminating Vitality from contention.- Match Three: Spacestation Gaming (4) - (3) Shopify Rebellion
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Match Details: An evenly matched and highly exciting American face-off that witnessed significant enthusiasm and a back-and-forth control until the decisive match, where Spacestation Gaming managed to seize victory with a score of 4-3, securing a ticket to the semifinals.- Match Four: NIP.eStar (4) - (2) Gentle Mates
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Match Details: NIP.eStar showcased clear tactical superiority in dealing with counterattacks and tight defense, ending Gentle Mates' hopes and achieving victory with a score of 4-2, decisively qualifying for the semifinals.
🏆 Semifinal Match Schedule for Today (August 16):
- Match One: Team Falcons vs Karmine Corp2. Match Two: Spacestation Gaming vs NIP.eStar
💰 Prize Distribution Breakdown:
| Position / Rank | Prize Money (USD) |
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| 🥇 1st Place (Champion) | $400,000 |
| 🥈 2nd Place · $180,000 | |
| 🥉 3rd Place · $100,000 | |
| 4️⃣ 4th Place · $60,000 | |
| 5️⃣ - 8️⃣ Positions 5 to 8 · $35,000 per team | |
| 9️⃣ - 1️⃣2️⃣ Positions 9 to 12 · $20,000 per team | |
| 1️⃣3️⃣ - 1️⃣6️⃣ Positions 13 to 16 · $10,000 per team | |
| 🎖️ Most Valuable Player (MVP) Award | $25,000 |
The tournament concludes today with the semifinals, followed by the third place match, leading up to the grand final for the title and a significant share of the grand prize.
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