India’s Orangutan have officially qualified for the PUBG Mobile World Cup (PMWC) 2026 Grand Finals after delivering an impressive performance in the Group Stage. The Indian squad ended its Group A campaign with 91 points, finishing second behind Pakistan’s 4Thrives Esports, who topped the standings with 107 points.
With this result, Orangutan have booked a direct place in the Grand Finals, while teams finishing between 6th and 13th will have to fight through the Survival Stage.
PMWC 2026 Group A final standings
| Rank | Team | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4Thrives Esports | 107 |
| 2 | Orangutan (India) | 91 |
| 3 | Aurora Gaming | 90 |
| 4 | Team Flash | 89 |
| 5 | Nigma Galaxy | 88 |
| 6 | ULF Esports | 83 |
| 7 | AG.AL | 79 |
| 8 | Team GOAT | 73 |
| 9 | FURIA | 73 |
| 10 | AlUla Club | 72 |
| 11 | KRX | 70 |
| 12 | RRQ | 62 |
| 13 | Geekay Esports | 57 |
| 14 | XForce Reject | 46 |
| 15 | ThunderTalk Gaming | 34 |
| 16 | Gaming Stars | 29 |
Orangutan’s road to the PUBG Mobile World Cup 2026 Grand Finals
Orangutan had a mixed start to the tournament on Day 1. While the team struggled in a few matches, they showed excellent consistency and ended the day with a crucial Winner Winner Chicken Dinner in the final game. That victory helped them finish Day 1 in sixth place and kept them firmly in the race for direct qualification.
Day 2 was where Orangutan truly showcased why they are considered one of India’s strongest PUBG Mobile teams.
The squad opened the day with a dominant Chicken Dinner on Rondo, collecting 11 eliminations and jumping to the top of the leaderboard. They followed it up with another strong performance in Match 2 before continuing to secure valuable placement points throughout the day. Even when they suffered early eliminations in a few games, Orangutan managed to recover through disciplined rotations and smart decision-making.
Smart rotations became Orangutan’s biggest strength
One of the biggest reasons behind Orangutan’s success was their game sense.
Instead of taking unnecessary early fights, captain Aaru repeatedly made excellent rotation calls that helped the team survive until the late game. The roster consistently found strong positions inside the safe zone while avoiding risky engagements.
Players like AKOP, Attanki, and Wizzgod also stepped up throughout the tournament with crucial eliminations and clutch moments that earned valuable points for the team.
A perfect response to last year’s criticism
After the 2025 PMGC, Orangutan received criticism from fans for playing a passive style. However, PMWC 2026 has shown a different side of the Indian roster.
The team balanced aggressive fights with disciplined survival, proving they can adapt to different situations against the world’s best PUBG Mobile teams. Their consistent performances over both matchdays eventually secured direct qualification to the Grand Finals.
What’s next?
With Group A now complete, Orangutan will head directly to the PMWC 2026 Grand Finals, where they will battle the world’s top teams for the championship title.
Meanwhile, India’s second representative, GodLike Esports, will begin their Group B campaign as they look to join Orangutan in the Grand Finals.
TalkEsport will continue providing complete coverage of PMWC 2026, including match recaps, points tables, schedules, standings, and Grand Finals updates.
