The PUBG Mobile World Cup (PMWC) 2026 Group Stage Day 2 will be played on Friday, 7 August 2026, featuring the final six matches for Group A. Teams like Orangutan, Aurora Gaming, 4Thrives Esports, GOAT Team, Nigma Galaxy, DRX, Team Flash, and others will be back in action as they battle for direct qualification to the PUBG Mobile World Cup 2026 Grand Finals.
After Day 1, Pakistan’s 4Thrives Esports leads the standings with 59 points, while India’s Orangutan is currently in sixth place with 45 points, just two points behind the qualification zone. With only six matches remaining, every point will be crucial.
PMWC 2026 Group Stage Day 2 schedule
| Match | Map | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|
| Match 7 | Rondo | 4:30 PM |
| Match 8 | Erangel | 5:20 PM |
| Match 9 | Erangel | 6:10 PM |
| Match 10 | Erangel | 7:00 PM |
| Match 11 | Miramar | 7:50 PM |
| Match 12 | Miramar | 8:40 PM |
PUBG Mobile World Cup 2026 Group A points table after Day 1
| Rank | Team | 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 |
Group A teams
- 4Thrives Esports
- AG.AL
- AlUla Club
- Aurora Gaming
- DRX
- FURIA
- Gaming Stars
- Geekay Esports
- GOAT Team
- Nigma Galaxy
- Orangutan
- RRQ
- Team Flash
- ThunderTalk Gaming
- ULF Esports
- XForce Rejects
Day 1 recap
The opening day produced plenty of action as six matches were played across Rondo, Erangel, and Miramar. 4Thrives Esports finished the day on top with 59 points after maintaining excellent consistency throughout the six games.
India’s Orangutan had a mixed start but ended the day in style by winning the final Miramar match to secure India’s first Winner Winner Chicken Dinner (WWCD) of PMWC 2026. The victory helped the team climb to sixth place with 45 points, keeping their Grand Finals hopes alive.
GOAT Team, Aurora Gaming, Nigma Galaxy, and DRX also delivered strong performances and currently occupy the qualification spots.
What to expect from Day 2?
Day 2 is expected to be even more intense as it will decide the final standings for Group A. After 12 matches, only the top five teams will qualify directly for the PMWC 2026 Grand Finals. Teams finishing between 6th and 13th will advance to the Survival Stage, while the bottom three teams will be eliminated.
For Orangutan, the objective is simple—finish inside the top five. The Indian squad is currently only two points behind fifth-placed DRX, meaning a strong performance in the opening matches could immediately move them into the direct qualification spots. However, teams like Team Flash, ULF Esports, AG.AL, and Geekay Esports are also close enough to challenge for those positions, making every elimination and placement point extremely valuable.
Tournament format
The Group Stage runs from August 6 to August 9 with 32 teams divided into two groups of 16 teams each. Every group plays 12 matches across two matchdays.
- Top 5 teams qualify directly for the Grand Finals.
- Teams placed 6th to 13th advance to the Survival Stage.
- Bottom 3 teams are eliminated from the tournament.
Where to watch
Fans can watch PMWC 2026 live on:
- PUBG Mobile Esports YouTube (English)
- EWC_IND YouTube (Official Hindi Broadcast)
- Esports World Cup YouTube
- Esports World Cup Twitch
TalkEsport will continue providing live match results, updated points tables, and complete PMWC 2026 coverage throughout the tournament.
