The first day of the EWC PUBG Mobile 2026 Group Stage has officially concluded in Paris, France. Six exciting matches were played featuring all 16 teams from Group A, with Pakistan’s 4Thrives Esports finishing at the top of the leaderboard after an impressive opening day. India’s Orangutan had a mixed start to the tournament but ended the day on a high by securing a Winner Winner Chicken Dinner (WWCD) in the final match. With only six matches remaining for Group A, the race for a direct Grand Finals qualification is still wide open. Check out the PMWC 2026 Standings.
PMWC 2026 Group Stage Day 1 overall standings
| Rank | Team | Total Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4Thrives Esports | 59 |
| 2 | GOAT Team | 52 |
| 3 | Nigma Galaxy | 48 |
| 4 | Aurora Gaming | 47 |
| 5 | KIWOW DRX | 47 |
| 6 | Orangutan | 45 |
| 7 | Team Flash | 38 |
| 8 | ULF Esports | 38 |
| 9 | AG.AL | 37 |
| 10 | Geekay Esports | 36 |
| 11 | FURIA | 24 |
| 12 | Team RRQ | 23 |
| 13 | Gaming Stars | 22 |
| 14 | AlUla Club Esports | 21 |
| 15 | ThunderTalk Gaming | 17 |
| 16 | XFORCE Rejects | 16 |
PMWC 2026 Group Stage Day 1 recap
EWC PUBG Mobile 2026 Day 1 featured six matches across Rondo, Erangel, and Miramar. While several teams delivered consistent performances throughout the day, Orangutan struggled with late-game executions in the early matches before making a strong comeback in Match 6.
The top five teams after Day 2 will qualify directly for the Grand Finals, while teams placed between 6th and 13th will advance to the Survival Stage. The bottom three teams will be eliminated from the tournament.
Match 1: Geekay Esports claims the first WWCD
The opening match on Rondo started with complete chaos as several teams contested the same landing areas. Orangutan lost multiple players early but managed to recover through the recall system and reached the Top 4.
Geekay Esports dominated the final fight and secured the first Winner Winner Chicken Dinner of PMWC 2026 with eight eliminations. Orangutan collected eight points to begin their campaign.
Match 2: Aurora Gaming shines on Erangel
The second match saw Orangutan once again lose an early player during rotation. Captain Aaru stepped up with multiple eliminations to keep the team alive before they were eventually eliminated by Team Flash.
Aurora Gaming defeated DRX in the final fight to secure their first WWCD of the tournament.
Match 3: GOAT Team continues strong form
The third game remained on Erangel, where Orangutan struggled in the final circles and managed only three points.
GOAT Team delivered a disciplined performance and secured the WWCD with six eliminations, while Nigma Galaxy also picked up valuable points to stay near the top of the standings.
Match 4: Team Flash takes the victory
Another Erangel match produced intense fights throughout the lobby. Orangutan was eliminated early after getting caught between ULF Esports and third-party pressure.
Team Flash played an excellent end game and defeated Nigma Galaxy to claim the Winner Winner Chicken Dinner.
Match 5: GOAT Team wins again
The action shifted to Miramar for Match 5. Orangutan changed their drop location and survived until the Top 5 but were eventually eliminated by GOAT Team.
GOAT Team produced another outstanding performance, collecting 26 points and securing their second WWCD of the day.
Match 6: Orangutan ends the day with a WWCD
The final match of Day 1 turned out to be Orangutan’s best performance of the tournament so far.
The Indian side played patiently throughout the match before eliminating Nigma Galaxy in a crucial late-game fight. They then defeated both ULF Esports and Aurora Gaming in the closing moments to secure India’s first Winner Winner Chicken Dinner at PMWC 2026.
The victory earned Orangutan 20 points and pushed them into the top six heading into Day 2.
Orangutan still in Grand Finals contention
Although Orangutan had an inconsistent start, their impressive victory in the final match kept them firmly in contention for a direct Grand Finals qualification. The Indian squad currently sits in sixth place with 45 points, just two points behind fifth-placed KIWOW DRX in the PMWC 2026 Standings.
With six more matches left to play, every game on Day 2 will be crucial in deciding which teams secure direct qualification to the PMWC 2026 Grand Finals. TalkEsport will continue to provide complete coverage, including live points tables, match results, and post-match analysis throughout the tournament.
