100 Thieves made history at the Esports World Cup 2026. They defeated the reigning World Champions, NRG, in Valorant. This huge upset ended a long major title drought. The thrilling 3-1 series kept fans completely on edge. Despite facing a vastly experienced NRG squad, 100T dominated. Their talented roster excelled in critical one-on-one situations. Individual playmaking proved to be the ultimate difference maker.
100 Thieves Wins EWC 2026 VALORANT Event
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— 100 Thieves VALORANT (@100T_VAL) July 12, 2026NRG gained an early advantage in the skirmish selection. However, 100T controlled the entire pace once the match started. They patiently countered NRG’s structured strategies. This careful patience earned them a 3-2 lead early. NRG had to waste early timeouts to desperately adjust. At halftime, 100T enjoyed a massive 9-3 advantage. Shotcaller Jordan “vora” Pulwer secured huge cross-map plays. His clutch Hunter’s Fury attacks halted NRG in their tracks. His bold leadership gave 100T a solid 13-7 map win.
Agent Swaps Fall Short
Game Two took place on the tricky Sunset map. NRG swapped their Agents to desperately find an advantage. The strategic plan failed as 100T quickly took control. Soon after, 100T extended their lead to an impressive 4-1. NRG found themselves trailing 8-1 before showing some life. Quick post-plant setups by 100T made retakes extremely difficult. 100T ultimately claimed the map after a side swap.
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Then, 100T found fresh momentum after winning the pistol round. Timothée “Timotino” Lavigne Dupont delivered an incredible Jett performance. The team magically rallied to tie the game at 10-10. NRG pushed ahead to 12-10, reaching a dangerous match point. Refusing to lose, 100T won twice to force tiebreakers. Then, a legendary defensive hold won them the entire tournament.
100 Thieves earned $600,000 for their incredible championship victory. They also gained 1,000 Club Championship points. NRG took home $340,000 as the honorable tournament runner-up. They also secured 750 Championship points for their overall efforts.
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