Nongshim RedForce wasted no time making a statement at the Esports World Cup 2026. The Korean Valorant squad dismantled G2 Esports by a score of 13-5 on the Breeze map on July 3, 2026, setting an early tone in what promises to be one of the more competitive Valorant tournaments of the year.
What happened on Breeze
The match served as an opening contest in the EWC 2026 Valorant bracket, which runs July 2 through July 12 in Paris. The broader Esports World Cup event spans July 2 to August 23, 2026, covering multiple gaming titles under one umbrella with a total prize pool of $75 million across all disciplines.
The Valorant-specific tournament features 16 qualified teams, organized by ESL FACEIT Group.
Nongshim RedForce and G2 Esports are no strangers to each other. The two sides previously crossed paths at Masters Santiago 2026, which means both teams entered this matchup with existing film on each other.
