FaZe Clan have come out swinging with a win over BetBoom in the Esports World Cup 2026, after a poor start to the season, showcasing questionable performances that saw them get wiped out of every tournament they attempted to play in. Despite the tight scoreline, FaZe Clan brought out a significantly better performance that gave hope for them down the line.
VETO
- FaZe removed Dust2
- BetBoom removed Cache
- BetBoom removed Ancient
- FaZe removed Anubis
- FaZe removed Mirage
- BetBoom removed Inferno
- Nuke was left over
Map 1: Nuke; Pick: B01 Decider; Winner: FaZe Clan
Converting the pistol, FaZe started with one of their strongest showings in Nuke, where we saw a defence that remained perfect for the better part of the first half, with the team going 9-0 up before conceding a round. Near-perfect defence was put together by FaZe with a combination of individual brilliance paired with proactive movement that saw them secure the opening, which paved the way for their massive lead. With FaZe securing a 9-0 lead, they dropped the ball in the final rounds to give away 3 rounds before switching sides. The second half saw FaZe drop the ball in typical FaZe fashion, which led to BetBoom almost making a comeback. BetBoom managed to race till they levelled the scoreline in no time before the FaZe offence managed to make a dent. While they continued to struggle, FaZe, in the final few rounds come up with the goods only to push it over the line by the skin of their teeth to secure a tight 13-11 win. 19 kills to his name, the young gun and new signing JBOEN stood tall as FaZe’s sharpest weapon in their opening matches.
FaZe set up their next match against Legacy with this win, which might be a better test for them. By no means does this team look ready to take on the top dogs, but with the talent under the banner, we might see them break out at any point in the season.
