Team Liquid Sweep Team Heretics 2–0 in VCT 2026: EMEA Stage 1 Group Stage

The match between Team Liquid and Team Heretics in the VCT 2026: EMEA Stage 1 ended with a 2–0 victory for Team Liquid. The European squad looked more structured throughout the series, confidently closing both maps and securing an important win in the group stage.

Map scores:

• Pearl — 13:10 Team Liquid
• Bind — 13:8 Team Liquid

The series started on Pearl, where Team Liquid immediately set the pace on the attacking side. They built an early lead thanks to strong entry work and well-coordinated executions. Team Heretics had moments of resistance, especially after the side switch, but struggled to maintain consistency on defense. Liquid played more disciplined in late rounds, converting key situations and maintaining their economic advantage. In the end, they closed the map 13:10, setting the tone for the entire series.

On Bind, Team Liquid looked even more confident and barely allowed their opponents back into the game. Despite a relatively even start, Liquid quickly adapted and began to control the map through better timing and positioning. Their defense in the second half became the deciding factor — Heretics lacked consistency on attack and often lost crucial duels. Liquid comfortably secured the map 13:8, closing the series 2:0.

VALORANT Champions Tour 2026 EMEA Stage 1 is a tournament organized by Riot Games. The event features 12 teams competing for 3 invitations to VCT 2026 Masters London. The tournament will take place in Berlin at the Riot Games Arena.