The withdrawal of TYLOO from a HyperX Retake Season 13 quarter-final in Lisbon has cast uncertainty over their invitation to the PGL Major Singapore as the cutoff date approaches. Meanwhile, fnatic’s chances have diminished following unfavorable outcomes during the final weekend of matches in Europe, resulting in their exclusion from the last CS2 Major of 2026.
A single walkover in Lisbon appears to determine Asia’s representation at the PGL Major Singapore.
One forfeit determines Asia’s five spots for Singapore
Both TYLOO and Lynn Vision are unlikely to compete again before the cutoff, effectively concluding the Asian qualifying race.
The event held in Lisbon was a Valve Tier 2 tournament organized by Hyped and PEW PEW, taking place from October 29 to November 1. Featuring 13 teams, it had a total prize pool of €12,187.50. The group stages used a GSL format with best-of-three matches, culminating in single-elimination playoffs also featuring best-of-three formats. TYLOO finished in a tie for fifth to eighth place.
IEM Beijing, on the other hand, appears to be a much more significant event on paper. ESL is hosting it from November 2 to 8 at the Bloomage Biotech Biohyalux ECM Arena. It is classified as S-Tier and Valve Tier 1, with 16 teams competing for a prize of $1,250,000.
TYLOO was not the only team to step back from Lisbon; Natus Vincere also withdrew, with the organizers citing the same commitment to Beijing for both teams. For NAVI, this withdrawal does not alter their chances for the Major as they were eligible to withdraw until October 19 but remained registered even after that date. The timing of the Lisbon event coincided with the PGL Masters Bucharest, concluding less than a day before IEM Beijing commenced.
After their victory over 9z, TYLOO’s point total seemed adequate, as noted by coach WeiJie ‘zhokiNg’ Zhong. At that point, they were left with no option but to participate in the Retake event. In discussions prior to IEM Beijing, he also addressed the recovery of Dongkai ‘Jee’ Ji and the challenges the team encountered throughout the season.
100 Thieves secures Europe’s final spot as fnatic misses out
Europe accounts for 18 of the 32 invitations to Singapore, one more than was allotted at Cologne. The six highest-ranked eligible European teams according to the November 2 standings are guaranteed direct entry into Stage 3.
The battle for the last spot from Europe carried into the final weekend. 100 Thieves triumphed over Wildcard with a 2-0 victory in Sunday’s FiRe Last Chance final, securing their position in the European VRS rankings at 18th place. Meanwhile, HOTU finished in second place at GLuck Moscow Cyber Games.
This outcome posed difficulties for fnatic. Prior to the last match, they were ranked 18th in Europe without any remaining matches. Their only chances relied on 100 Thieves losing and a re-evaluation of the standings falling in their favor—neither scenario materialized.
The Moscow Cyber Games did manage to yield a Major qualifier, with 1win emerging victorious and earning a Stage 2 invitation to Singapore.
PGL established November 2 as the deadline to ensure that the latest results would determine the competitive landscape. The outcomes from that weekend had a significant impact on the rankings. The Singapore Major is scheduled to take place from November 24 to December 13, featuring 32 teams and a total prize pool of $1,250,000.
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