NRG vs Paper Rex Result Esports World Cup 2026

NRG defeated Paper Rex 2-1 in a Valorant Bo3 during the Group Stage Opening (B) round of Esports World Cup 2026, coming back from a map down to win it in three.

Maps

Paper Rex banned Haven, NRG banned Split, Paper Rex picked Fracture, NRG picked Lotus, Paper Rex banned Sunset, NRG banned Ascent, leaving Breeze as the decider. Paper Rex won the opening map, Fracture. NRG responded by taking Lotus 13-5, then closed out the series on Breeze 13-10.

Key players

NRG's keiko led all players with a 1.22 rating, 220 ACS, and a 54/40/9 KDA. brawk followed with a 1.15 rating and the match's highest KAST at 78%. Ethan added a 1.07 rating on a 42/41/29 KDA. For Paper Rex, something posted a 1.17 rating with the match's highest headshot percentage at 36%. d4v41 led Paper Rex in ACS with 227 on a 50/41/15 KDA.

What to watch

NRG denied Paper Rex a series win by taking back-to-back maps after dropping the opener. NRG now advances to the winners' match against Team Vitality on July 4, 2026.

Where to watch

The match was broadcast on the Esports World Cup's official YouTube channel. EsportScanner livestreams every match.

Full AI win probability and breakdown on the match page.

FAQ

When did NRG and Paper Rex play?

The match was played July 2, 2026, in the Group Stage Opening round of Esports World Cup 2026.

What was the match format?

It was a best-of-three (Bo3).