LOS defeated FURIA 3-2 on October 10 to win the CBLOL 2026 Split 2 Grand Final, securing Brazil’s first seed at Worlds 2026 and a direct entry into the Swiss Stage. Raí “Curse” Yamada was named Grand Final MVP.
The result marks a reversal of the Split 1 final, where FURIA beat LOS 3-1 earlier in the year. This time, LOS closed the series in five games to take the title and the more favorable Worlds seeding that comes with it.
A Rematch That Flipped the Script
FURIA entered the final having already beaten LOS in a previous Grand Final, which gave the narrative an obvious underdog angle. The series itself reflected that tension: five games, with LOS ultimately finding the winning combination when it mattered most.
The victory hands LOS the CBLOL crown for the first time and positions the organization as Brazil’s top representative heading into the international stage. For FURIA, the loss does not end their Worlds run—they still qualify as Brazil’s second seed—but they must now navigate the Play-In Stage rather than starting in the Swiss Stage alongside the world’s top teams.
What the Result Means for Worlds 2026
The seeding structure rewards the Split 2 champion with a direct Swiss Stage spot, while the second seed enters through Play-Ins. That distinction carries real weight: Swiss Stage teams face a shorter path to the knockout rounds and avoid the early elimination risk that Play-Ins present.
LOS will also need to defend its CBLOL spot in the Promotion Tournament Grand Final on October 12, a separate match that determines whether the team retains its league position for the following season. Winning a title and immediately turning around to fight for your spot two days later is the kind of scheduling quirk the CBLOL format produces, and LOS will need to manage the short recovery window.
Confidence From the LOS Camp
Speaking after the final, LOS ADC Wallyson “Duduhh” Queiroz da Silva expressed strong belief in the team’s international prospects. Ge (Globo.com) reported his post-match comments, translated here: “At this Worlds I am very confident that we have a lot to make history with.”
Head coach Felipe Brandão offered a more measured but similarly optimistic view, acknowledging that draw luck could play a role. “I hope we have a good Worlds. Depending on a bit of luck in the draws, it’s possible to arrive and do what nobody has done in Brazil. I believe a lot in this lineup, whether under pressure or not,” Brandão said. “The expectation for us is very high. For now, nothing outside will interfere with that. Winning, everyone is fine and happy.”
The reference to “what nobody has done in Brazil” points to the region’s historical ceiling at Worlds: no Brazilian team has ever advanced past the group or Swiss stage into the knockout rounds. That remains the benchmark LOS will be chasing.
Brazil’s Two-Team Presence
With both LOS and FURIA qualifying, Worlds 2026 will feature two Brazilian teams for the first time. FURIA’s path through Play-Ins is harder on paper, but the organization has shown throughout 2026 that it can compete at the top of CBLOL. Whether both teams survive to the Swiss Stage or beyond will depend on draws and form, but the depth of Brazilian representation is itself a notable step for the region.
For Players and Fans
If you follow the CBLOL scene or play on the Brazilian server, the immediate takeaway is straightforward: the meta and champion priorities that LOS used to close out this final will likely influence ranked play in the coming weeks, especially as Worlds approaches and pro picks filter into solo queue. Keep an eye on what Curse played across the series—his MVP performance suggests those picks were not accidental.
For those tracking Worlds seeding: LOS starts in Swiss Stage, FURIA starts in Play-Ins. The Swiss Stage offers a more forgiving format with multiple chances to advance, while Play-Ins is single-elimination pressure from game one. If you are bracket-watching, FURIA’s first match in Play-Ins is the one to flag as a potential upset spot.