Paper Rex dominates Team Secret as VCT Stage 2 group play intensifies
Plus: 100 Thieves claim victory over Sentinels, and LEC Week 2 preview highlights Karmine Corp's undefeated run.
TL;DR
- Paper Rex swept Team Secret 2-0 to advance in VCT Pacific Stage 2 group play on July 31.
- 100 Thieves defeated Sentinels 2-1 in VCT Americas Stage 2 with Asuna posting 67 kills across the series.
- ZETA DIVISION upset FULL SENSE 2-1 on Thursday, reversing their earlier Stage 1 losses in Pacific Stage 2.
- Fnatic signed toplaner Soboro to bolster their roster ahead of LEC Week 2 competition starting July 31.
Tournaments and results
Paper Rex and 100 Thieves advance in VCT Stage 2
Two major regional competitions saw decisive victories as the group stage pushes toward playoffs.
Paper Rex swept Team Secret 2-0 on Friday in VCT 2026 Pacific Stage 2, dominating Summit 13-10 and Ascent 13-8 to secure their position in the standings. Team Secret's analyst skye stepped in for absent player natz due to visa issues but could not prevent the pair of losses. (via VLR.gg)
100 Thieves edge Sentinels in Americas. The North American rivals clashed in VCT Americas Stage 2 on Friday, with 100 Thieves claiming a 2-1 victory anchored by Asuna's exceptional 67-kill performance across three maps. 100 Thieves took Sunset 13-8 and Ascent 13-8 before Sentinels fell on Breeze 13-5. (via VLR.gg)
ZETA DIVISION outlasts FULL SENSE in Pacific upset. Japan's ZETA DIVISION turned the tables on FULL SENSE with a 2-1 comeback on Thursday in Pacific Stage 2, taking Split 14-12 and Haven 13-11 after dropping Sunset to claim a reversal of their earlier Stage 1 losses to the South Korean squad. (via VLR.gg)
Rosters and transfers
Fnatic bolsters roster with new toplaner Soboro
The European squad aims to rebound in LEC Week 2 after a winless opening stretch with fresh talent in the top lane.
Fnatic signed toplaner Soboro ahead of LEC Week 2 as the organization looks to shake off a slow start to the 2026 summer split. Head coach GrabbZ highlighted Soboro's "laning ability" and plans to deploy surprise champion selections as Fnatic faces Movistar KOI on Friday. The move adds to roster flexibility for a team seeking early-game advantages after dropping matches in the first week. (via Esports-news.co.uk)