MSC 2026 Group Stage Draw Finalized: Falcons MENA Moves Through, Tough Matchup For Indonesian Teams

The group stage draw for MSC 2026 has been finalized with Team Falcons MENA’s victory in the wildcard stage.

The Middle Eastern team secured the final spot in the group stage after beating The Huns Esports 2-1 in the decider match.

With all 16 teams finally gathered, the draw for the MSC 2026 group stage can finally begin. This time, with a brand-new format that is more engaging and easier to understand.

The MSC 2026 group stage is split into two groups; that means 8-8 teams for each one of them. Each group will play a double-elimination format in a best-of-3 system. Teams can take one loss result that will put them in the lower bracket.

Four teams from each group will advance to the knockout stage: 2 in the upper bracket and 2 in the lower bracket. Teams who lose in the lower bracket will be eliminated.

Indonesian representatives Team Vitality (Bigetron by Vitality) and ONIC Esports could face tough opposition from the Philippines if they make it through the upper semifinals.

In group A, Team Vitality will face True Rippers before potentially facing Team Falcons PH. Meanwhile, in group B, ONIC could play against Team Liquid PH if they beat Entity7.

Here are the complete matchups for the MSC 2026 group stage.

Group A

• Team Vitality vs True Rippers
• Team Falcons PH vs Guangzhou Gaming
• Team Vamos vs Team Falcons MENA
• Team Spirit vs Ignite Gaming

Group B

• Yangon Galacticos vs Geekay Esports
• Selangor Red Giants vs Pro Esports
• ONIC Esports vs Entity7
• Team Liquid PH vs Aurora Gaming TR

The first match of MSC 2026 will start on July 22 at the Lenovo Legion Gauntlet stage at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, Hall 1.