The PUBG Mobile World Cup 2026 (PMWC 2026) is set to begin on 6 August in Paris, France, bringing together 32 of the world’s best PUBG Mobile teams. With the tournament just around the corner, organizers have officially announced the Group Stage draw, revealing the opponents for India’s representatives, GodLike Esports and Orangutan.
Both teams earned their place through strong performances and will now look to make an impact on the biggest PUBG Mobile stage of the year.
PMWC 2026 Group Stage Format
The tournament consists of three stages:
- Group Stage
- Survival Stage
- Grand Finals
The 32 participating teams have been divided into two groups of 16 teams. During the Group Stage, each team will play 12 matches over two days. Based on the final standings, teams will either qualify directly for the Grand Finals or continue their campaign through the Survival Stage.
With only a limited number of matches, every game and every point will play an important role in deciding the qualification race.
PMWC 2026 Group Stage Groups Revealed
Indian organization Orangutan will compete in Group A, where it will face several top teams from different regions.
Group A
- Orangutan 🇮🇳
- 4Thrives Esports
- AG.AL
- AlUla Club
- Aurora Gaming
- DRX
- FURIA
- Gaming Stars
- Geekay Esports
- GOAT Team
- Nigma Galaxy
- RRQ
- Team Flash
- ThunderTalk Gaming
- ULF Esports
- XForce Rejects
The group features regional champions and experienced international teams, making it a competitive start to the tournament. However, Orangutan also enters PMWC with valuable global experience after competing at previous international events. The team’s recent performances during overseas scrims have also given fans confidence ahead of the tournament.
GodLike Esports, India’s BMPS 2026 champions, have been placed in Group B, which many fans consider the toughest group of the tournament.
Group B
- GodLike Esports 🇮🇳
- Alpha7 Esports
- Team Vitality
- DOPENESS
- eArena
- ETSH Esports
- GS Team
- Horaa Esports
- Hustler Crew
- IDA Esports
- NS RedForce
- S2G Esports
- Tianba
- TT Project
- Wolves Esports
- Yangon Galacticos
The lobby includes former world champions, regional title holders, and several teams that have consistently performed well on the international stage. Every match is expected to be highly competitive, leaving little room for mistakes.
Despite the difficult draw, GodLike heads into PMWC with confidence after winning BMPS 2026. The team has also spent the past few weeks preparing against international opponents during a bootcamp in Nepal, where it delivered encouraging performances in scrims.
PMWC 2026 Group Stage Schedule
The Group Stage will run from 6 August to 9 August.
| Date | Matches |
|---|---|
| 6 August | Group A (Orangutan) |
| 7 August | Group A (Orangutan) |
| 8 August | Group B (GodLike Esports) |
| 9 August | Group B (GodLike Esports) |
Each group will play six matches per day, completing 12 matches in total.
India Eyes a Strong Start
Both Indian teams have different challenges ahead. Orangutan will aim to use its international experience to secure consistent finishes, while GodLike will look to carry its recent momentum onto the global stage despite facing one of the strongest groups in the tournament.
A good start in the opening matches could prove crucial, as early points often make the difference between direct qualification and having to fight through the Survival Stage. With four straight days of PUBG Mobile action featuring Indian teams, fans will be hoping both GodLike Esports and Orangutan can make deep runs at the PUBG Mobile World Cup 2026.
