VCT 2026: Americas Kickoff — Envy defeat Evil Geniuses 2:1
As part of the VCT 2026: Americas Kickoff tournament, Envy faced Evil Geniuses in a best-of-three series that ended with a 2–1 victory for Envy.
The opening map, Abyss, was controlled by Evil Geniuses. EG started the match confidently and dictated the pace from the early rounds, looking especially strong on attack. Envy struggled to find consistency on defense, allowing EG to secure the map 13:9 and take the series lead.
On Corrode, Envy bounced back and evened the score. During VCT 2026: Americas Kickoff, the team showed a much more disciplined performance, building a solid defense and converting key rounds on attack. Despite late comeback attempts from Evil Geniuses, Envy closed the map 13:10.
The decider, Bind, went Envy’s way. They managed their economy well, won crucial duels, and built a noticeable advantage in the mid and late stages of the game. Envy finished the map 13:9, securing the series victory.
Series results (VCT 2026: Americas Kickoff):
- Abyss — Evil Geniuses 13:9
- Corrode — Envy 13:10
- Bind — Envy 13:9
With this result, Envy claimed a 2–1 win over Evil Geniuses at the VCT 2026: Americas Kickoff tournament.
In a VCT 2026: Americas Kickoff matchup, Envy overcame Evil Geniuses with a 2–1 series victory, delivering an exciting start to the tournament’s main event at Riot Games Arena in Los Angeles, USA — one of the premier stops in the Valorant Champions Tour 2026 season.
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