HoK World Cup 2026 Day 1 Results are in, and the first team has officially secured its place in the Group Stage. Influence Rage delivered an impressive performance in the Group A Play-In bracket, defeating S8UL Esports and Buriram United Esports to qualify directly. Meanwhile, Buriram United will get another opportunity through the Decider Match, while Team Flash and S8UL Esports now face elimination. Here’s everything that happened on Day 1, including the complete match results, updated bracket, and what comes next in the tournament.
HoK World Cup 2026 Day 1 Results: Group A Bracket
The opening day featured the Group A Play-In bracket with four teams competing for two available Group Stage spots.
Influence Rage emerged as the biggest winner of the day. The team started its campaign with a convincing 2-0 victory over S8UL Esports before defeating Buriram United Esports 2-1 in the Winners Match. With consecutive victories, Influence Rage became the first team from Group A to qualify for the Group Stage.
Buriram United Esports also enjoyed a strong start by defeating Team Flash 2-0 in the Opening Match. However, the Thai squad fell short against Influence Rage in the Winners Match and will now have one final chance to qualify through the Decider Match.
On the other hand, Team Flash and S8UL Esports suffered defeats in their opening matches and have been pushed into the Elimination Match. The winner will advance to face Buriram United Esports in the Decider Match, while the losing side will be eliminated from the tournament.
HoK World Cup 2026 Day 1 Match Results
| Match | Result |
|---|---|
| Buriram United Esports vs Team Flash | Buriram United Esports won 2-0 |
| S8UL Esports vs Influence Rage | Influence Rage won 2-0 |
| Winners Match: Buriram United Esports vs Influence Rage | Influence Rage won 2-1 |
The results have already confirmed the first Group Stage qualification from Group A, while the second qualification spot remains up for grabs.
Updated Group A Bracket
| Stage | Teams |
|---|---|
| Qualified for Group Stage | Influence Rage |
| Decider Match | Buriram United Esports vs Winner of Team Flash vs S8UL Esports |
| Elimination Match | Team Flash vs S8UL Esports |
Buriram United Esports will enter the Decider Match after losing the Winners Match. The team will take on the winner of the Elimination Match between Team Flash and S8UL Esports.
The victor of the Decider Match will claim the second and final Group Stage spot from Group A.
For a detailed breakdown on HoK World Cup 2026, read: Honor of Kings World Cup 2026: Schedule, Teams, Format, Prize Pool, And More
What Happens Next?
The Group A Play-In bracket will conclude with two remaining matches:
- Elimination Match: Team Flash vs S8UL Esports
- Decider Match: Buriram United Esports vs Winner of the Elimination Match
With Influence Rage already qualified, all eyes will now be on the battle for the final qualification slot.
The HoK World Cup 2026 continues with more Play-In action as teams fight for a place in the prestigious Group Stage.
