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jawgemo the 2023 Champions winner. Credit: Colin Young-Wolff/Riot Games

02.19.2026

G2 jawgemo: “I haven’t reached full potential yet, but it’s a good stepping stone”

A summary of the post-match press conference after their qualification for the Santiago Masters, achieved thanks to a 3-0 victory over MIBR in the Middle Final

Despite a great performance against his former team M8, Veqaj couldn't prevent his team elimination from the Kickoff. Credit: Wojciech Wandzel/Riot Games

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02.18.2026

FNC Veqaj: "I didn't want to lose against Gentle Mates"

At the end of a spectacular yet tragic final week for his team, Veqaj came back with Sheep Esports to talk about Fnatic Kickoff and their match against Gentle Mates.

Furia secured the win against MIBR, claiming their spot in the Santiago tournament. Credit: Colin Young-Wolff/Riot Games

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02.16.2026

FURIA koalanoob: "I beat the best-of-five curse. So let’s win that best-of-five in Masters finals"

FURIA defeats MIBR 3-2 in the Kickoff Americas final, clinches the title, and qualifies for the Santiago Masters as the number one seed.

GLYPH during the game against BBL Esports. Credit: Wojciech Wandzel/Riot Games

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02.15.2026

M8 GLYPH: "We underperformed a bit by our standards, and we have a lot more to show"

After the 2-3 defeat against BBL, GLYPH reflects on Gentle Mates mistakes, their room for improvement before reaching peak form, and his adaptation to Berlin as the team's sole import player

Rb during the Pacific upper final against RRQ. Credit: VCT Pacific/Riot Games

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02.14.2026

After the Kickoff win, Rb says Nongshim are only “about 50%” of their potential

Rb explains how Nongshim secured their title, the weaknesses they identified in RRQ, and why the current meta is perfect for their aggressive style

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02.19.2026

G2 jawgemo: “I haven’t reached full potential yet, but it’s a good stepping stone”

A summary of the post-match press conference after their qualification for the Santiago Masters, achieved thanks to a 3-0 victory over MIBR in the Middle Final

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02.18.2026

FNC Veqaj: "I didn't want to lose against Gentle Mates"

At the end of a spectacular yet tragic final week for his team, Veqaj came back with Sheep Esports to talk about Fnatic Kickoff and their match against Gentle Mates.

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02.16.2026

FURIA koalanoob: "I beat the best-of-five curse. So let’s win that best-of-five in Masters finals"

FURIA defeats MIBR 3-2 in the Kickoff Americas final, clinches the title, and qualifies for the Santiago Masters as the number one seed.

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02.15.2026

M8 GLYPH: "We underperformed a bit by our standards, and we have a lot more to show"

After the 2-3 defeat against BBL, GLYPH reflects on Gentle Mates mistakes, their room for improvement before reaching peak form, and his adaptation to Berlin as the team's sole import player

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02.14.2026

After the Kickoff win, Rb says Nongshim are only “about 50%” of their potential

Rb explains how Nongshim secured their title, the weaknesses they identified in RRQ, and why the current meta is perfect for their aggressive style

Chronicle and Team Vitality will face Team Liquid to keep their hopes of qualification for Masters Santiago. CreditWojciech Wandzel/Riot Games

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02.15.2026

VIT Chronicle: "I never understand why people are calling us a super team"

Beaten by his former team, Chronicle and Team Vitality are sent to the lower bracket. Before the continuation of his tournament today, the player agreed to reflect on the start of his season and the match against Fnatic.

Team Liquid and MiniBoo won against Team Heretics and Boo in the lower bracket. Credit: Wojciech Wandzel/Riot Games

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02.14.2026

TL MiniBoo: "I felt bad because, my brother, my friends are there. I would have prefered that it wouldn't be an elimination game"

Facing each other for the first time in VCT, Boo and MiniBoo reflected on their confrontations after the match between Team Liquid and Team Heretics.

Leaf during the game against the World Champions 2025 NRG. Credit: Christian Betancourt/Riot Games

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02.10.2026

G2 Leaf about BABYBAY: "He's Demon1, but an aggressive version. He's another jawgemo in a sense."

Leaf reacts to G2’s win over NRG, explains the team’s new identity, and looks ahead to the Middle Final with Masters Santiago on the line.

Karmine Corp only won one game in VCT EMEA Kickoff against FUT Esports. Credit: Wojciech Wandzel/Riot Games

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02.09.2026

KC ZE1SH: "We showed a lot of positives in the last three games"

After Karmine Corp's defeat against Team Heretics and their elimination from the Kickoff, ZE1SH reflected on the beginnings of the new Karmine Corp roster, which he considers promising.

Demon1 joins ENVY in VCT Americas to replace inspire. Credit: Colin Young-Wolff/Riot Games

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02.07.2026

ENVY Demon1: "This is my home. I'm here as a permanent player, not as substitute."

After Envy’s Kickoff elimination against Evil Geniuses, Demon1, Eggster, and Poppin break down the rushed prep, stage experience, and what changes they’re planning for Stage 1.

Interviews

G2 jawgemo: “I haven’t reached full potential yet, but it’s a good stepping stone”

FNC Veqaj: "I didn't want to lose against Gentle Mates"

FURIA koalanoob: "I beat the best-of-five curse. So let’s win that best-of-five in Masters finals"

M8 GLYPH: "We underperformed a bit by our standards, and we have a lot more to show"

After the Kickoff win, Rb says Nongshim are only “about 50%” of their potential

G2 jawgemo: “I haven’t reached full potential yet, but it’s a good stepping stone”

FNC Veqaj: "I didn't want to lose against Gentle Mates"

FURIA koalanoob: "I beat the best-of-five curse. So let’s win that best-of-five in Masters finals"

M8 GLYPH: "We underperformed a bit by our standards, and we have a lot more to show"

After the Kickoff win, Rb says Nongshim are only “about 50%” of their potential

VIT Chronicle: "I never understand why people are calling us a super team"

TL MiniBoo: "I felt bad because, my brother, my friends are there. I would have prefered that it wouldn't be an elimination game"

G2 Leaf about BABYBAY: "He's Demon1, but an aggressive version. He's another jawgemo in a sense."

KC ZE1SH: "We showed a lot of positives in the last three games"

ENVY Demon1: "This is my home. I'm here as a permanent player, not as substitute."

KC LewN: "The fans, players, coaches, everyone has been so good to me. I’m saying it from my heart"

"I’m just watching him kill everyone" MIBR zekken discusses his duo with aspas following his transition to Controller

NRG skuba: "We call keiko the 'King of London', so that would be special to win the Masters"

EG C0M: "I want a legacy in this game, but I also want my teammates to feel what I felt in 2023”

ENVY Inspire: "They tried to avoid me for a long time, but now I’m here and they can’t anymore"

SEN johnqt: "I still contribute mid-round ideas and stay involved in strategy and structure, but most real-time calls now come from Kyu"

KC LewN: "The fans, players, coaches, everyone has been so good to me. I’m saying it from my heart"

"I’m just watching him kill everyone" MIBR zekken discusses his duo with aspas following his transition to Controller

NRG skuba: "We call keiko the 'King of London', so that would be special to win the Masters"

EG C0M: "I want a legacy in this game, but I also want my teammates to feel what I felt in 2023”

ENVY Inspire: "They tried to avoid me for a long time, but now I’m here and they can’t anymore"

SEN johnqt: "I still contribute mid-round ideas and stay involved in strategy and structure, but most real-time calls now come from Kyu"

G2 jawgemo: “I haven’t reached full potential yet, but it’s a good stepping stone”

FNC Veqaj: "I didn't want to lose against Gentle Mates"

FURIA koalanoob: "I beat the best-of-five curse. So let’s win that best-of-five in Masters finals"

M8 GLYPH: "We underperformed a bit by our standards, and we have a lot more to show"

After the Kickoff win, Rb says Nongshim are only “about 50%” of their potential

G2 jawgemo: “I haven’t reached full potential yet, but it’s a good stepping stone”

FNC Veqaj: "I didn't want to lose against Gentle Mates"

FURIA koalanoob: "I beat the best-of-five curse. So let’s win that best-of-five in Masters finals"

M8 GLYPH: "We underperformed a bit by our standards, and we have a lot more to show"

After the Kickoff win, Rb says Nongshim are only “about 50%” of their potential

VIT Chronicle: "I never understand why people are calling us a super team"

TL MiniBoo: "I felt bad because, my brother, my friends are there. I would have prefered that it wouldn't be an elimination game"

G2 Leaf about BABYBAY: "He's Demon1, but an aggressive version. He's another jawgemo in a sense."

KC ZE1SH: "We showed a lot of positives in the last three games"

ENVY Demon1: "This is my home. I'm here as a permanent player, not as substitute."