Team Heretics have clinched the last qualifying position for Masters London by defeating Eternal Fire in the lower bracket semifinal of the VCT EMEA 2026 Stage 1 playoffs. Their comeback was marked by strong map performances, including a near-perfect second half on Fracture and a decisive 13-10 win on Ascent.
Meanwhile, Team Vitality overcame FUT Esports in a tightly contested upper bracket final. The series stretched to three maps, with Vitality edging out FUT Esports 2-1. Vitality’s Duelist, Sayonara, was instrumental, posting 70 kills through the match, including crucial overtime wins on Pearl and Split.
With this stage concluded, Team Heretics will face FUT Esports in the lower bracket final to claim the third seed for Masters London. Vitality secures a top-two seed and awaits their final opponent. These results finalize the European, Middle Eastern, and African representation at this prestigious international Valorant event.
