MSI 2026's Bracket Stage delivered its second round on July 6 at the Daejeon Convention Center, with two 3-0 sweeps reshaping the road to the July 12 Grand Final.
T1 bounce back and dismiss FURIA
Still reeling from their 3-2 loss to BLG, T1 needed a response in the lower bracket against FURIA. The Korean bot lane delivered: Peyz's Caitlyn, backed by Keria's support play, became unstoppable and let T1 dominate every teamfight. The series closed out 3-0, though Game 3 was tighter as T1 took repeated risks against a scaling FURIA composition without ever cracking.
BLG confirm favorite status against LYON
Meanwhile, Bilibili Gaming punched their ticket to the Upper Bracket Final by sweeping LYON 3-0. The French squad traded blows in every game, but BLG never left an opening for a comeback, closing the series with a clean ace during a dragon fight.
What's next
FURIA exit the tournament without winning a single map, finishing 7th-8th. T1 continue their lower bracket run against G2 Esports to stay alive. Bilibili Gaming will face Hanwha Life Esports in the Upper Bracket Final on July 9, with a direct Grand Final spot on the line. LYON drop to the lower bracket, where they'll meet Team Secret Whales on July 8.
Two 3-0 sweeps and a tightening bracket: T1 must now string together comebacks to have any hope of rematching BLG, untouchable since the Bracket Stage began.