Swedish Counter-Strike 2 crew EYEBALLERS has scored the primary main upset of BLAST Bounty Season 1 2026.
Led by three-time Main winner Jesper ‘JW‘ Wecksell, the crew eradicated FaZe Clan within the opening spherical of the net closed qualifiers.
EYEBALLERS Springs Shock
At present ranked thirty first within the Valve Regional Standings (VRS), EYEBALLERS spent the vast majority of 2025 competing in Tier 2 and Tier 3 tournaments, alongside open qualifiers for high-profile occasions.
On account of higher-ranked groups declining their invitations, the Swedish facet earned a chance to compete among the many world’s greatest.
Opting to face the StarLadder Budapest Main runners-up was a daring transfer and virtually backfired after FaZe Clan opened the best-of-three collection with a convincing 13-6 win on Historic. Nevertheless, EYEBALLERS responded emphatically on Mirage, dominating the Crimson Militia 13-4 to degree the collection and pressure a deciding Inferno.
A formidable efficiency from Jonatan ‘bobeksde‘ Persson on the third map spearheaded a powerful attacking show within the second half for the Swedes, taking Inferno 13-7 to seal a shock 2-1 collection victory and ship FaZe Clan packing.
Concern For FaZe Clan?
After an unbelievable run from Stage 1 to the Grand Remaining on the Budapest Main, many anticipated FaZe Clan to enter 2026 with a brand new lease of life and proceed demonstrating its means to take care of the world’s prime groups.
Defeat to EYEBALLERS may elevate issues for a roster that spent most of 2025 underperforming in Tier 1 competitors.
“Follow hasn’t been the perfect for us this season,” revealed Russel ‘Twistzz‘ Van Dulken in a post-match interview.
“Not involved in regards to the collection, On-line opening recreation. Need to step up although for positive,” he added on social media.
Whereas EYEBALLERS advances to the spherical of 16, FaZe Clan’s focus turns in direction of IEM Kraków 2026, happening from January twenty eighth to February sixth. With a return to LAN competitions, it is going to be fascinating to see whether or not FaZe Clan can rediscover its Budapest Main kind or if its early BLAST Bounty exit alerts the start of one other turbulent season.
