The PUBG Mobile World Cup (PMWC) 2026 Group A matches have officially concluded, and the first five teams have secured their places in the Grand Finals. India’s Orangutan delivered an excellent performance across both matchdays to finish second with 91 points and book a direct ticket to the Finals.
Meanwhile, eight teams will now compete in the Survival Stage for another chance to reach the Grand Finals, while three teams have been eliminated from the tournament. Here’s everything you need to know. Check out the PMWC 2026 qualified teams and more.
PMWC 2026 Grand Finals qualified teams
The top five teams from Group A have qualified directly for the Grand Finals.
| Seed | Team |
|---|---|
| 1 | 4Thrives Esports |
| 2 | Orangutan (India) |
| 3 | Aurora Gaming |
| 4 | Team Flash |
| 5 | Nigma Galaxy |
| 6 | TBD (Group B) |
| 7 | TBD (Group B) |
| 8 | TBD (Group B) |
| 9 | TBD (Group B) |
| 10 | TBD (Group B) |
| 11 | TBD (Survival Stage) |
| 12 | TBD (Survival Stage) |
| 13 | TBD (Survival Stage) |
| 14 | TBD (Survival Stage) |
| 15 | TBD (Survival Stage) |
| 16 | TBD (Survival Stage) |
Note: The remaining five direct qualifiers will be decided after the Group B matches conclude on 9 August, while the last six Grand Finals slots will be filled through the Survival Stage.
PMWC 2026 Survival Stage teams
The teams that finished between 6th and 13th in Group A have advanced to the Survival Stage.
- ULF Esports
- AG.AL
- Team GOAT
- FURIA
- AlUla Club
- KRX
- RRQ
- Geekay Esports
More teams from Group B will join them after the Group B matches end on 9 August.
PMWC 2026 eliminated teams
The bottom three teams from Group A have been eliminated from the tournament.
- XForce Reject
- ThunderTalk Gaming
- Gaming Stars
PUBG Mobile World Cup 2026 Grand Finals dates
The PMWC 2026 Grand Finals will be played from 14 August to 16 August 2026 in Paris, France.
PMWC 2026 Grand Finals format
The Grand Finals will feature 16 teams.
- Top 5 teams from Group A qualify directly.
- Top 5 teams from Group B qualify directly.
- Top 6 teams from the Survival Stage complete the Grand Finals lineup.
The qualified teams will compete over three days for the PUBG Mobile World Cup 2026 championship and a share of the $3.025 million prize pool.
What’s next?
With Group A now complete, all eyes are on Group B, where India’s GodLike Esports will begin their campaign. The top five teams from Group B will qualify directly for the Grand Finals, while the remaining eligible teams will get one final opportunity through the Survival Stage.
TalkEsport will continue providing complete PMWC 2026 coverage, including live points tables, match recaps, schedules, standings, and Grand Finals updates.
