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The PMWC 2026 Group Stage has officially concluded, with 32 teams completing the first phase of the PUBG Mobile World Cup 2026 on August 9.
After 12 matches in each group, 10 teams qualified directly for the Grand Finals, while 16 teams advanced to the Survival Stage. Six teams were eliminated after finishing in the bottom three of their respective groups.
The PMWC 2026 Survival Stage will take place on August 11 and 12, with six Grand Finals spots up for grabs.
PMWC 2026 Group Stage Format: How Teams Qualified
The PMWC 2026 Group Stage featured 32 teams divided into two groups of 16 teams each. Both groups played 12 matches to determine their final standings.
The qualification system was:
- 1st to 5th: Qualified directly for the Grand Finals
- 6th to 13th: Advanced to the Survival Stage
- 14th to 16th: Eliminated
The Group Stage also featured a $1.148 million prize pool, which was distributed among all 32 teams according to their final positions.
PMWC 2026 Group A Results, Standings and Prize Money
4Thrives Esports finished at the top of Group A after producing an impressive performance throughout the 12 matches. India's Orangutan secured second place, while Mongolia's Aurora Gaming finished third.
Vietnam's Team Flash and Bahrain's Nigma Galaxy completed the top five and earned direct qualification for the Grand Finals.
Group A Standings and Prize Money
| Rank | Team | Prize Money | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4Thrives Esports | $71,000 | Grand Finals |
| 2 | Orangutan | $65,000 | Grand Finals |
| 3 | Aurora Gaming | $60,000 | Grand Finals |
| 4 | Team Flash | $57,500 | Grand Finals |
| 5 | Nigma Galaxy | $55,000 | Grand Finals |
| 6 | ULF Esports | $29,000 | Survival Stage |
| 7 | All Gamers | $28,000 | Survival Stage |
| 8 | GOAT Team | $27,000 | Survival Stage |
| 9 | FURIA | $26,000 | Survival Stage |
| 10 | Alula Club | $25,000 | Survival Stage |
| 11 | DRX | $24,000 | Survival Stage |
| 12 | RRQ | $23,000 | Survival Stage |
| 13 | Geekay | $22,000 | Survival Stage |
| 14 | Force Rejects | $21,000 | Eliminated |
| 15 | ThunderTalk Gaming | $20,500 | Eliminated |
| 16 | Gaming Stars | $20,000 | Eliminated |
Group A Top 5 Teams Qualified for PMWC 2026 Grand Finals
- 4Thrives Esports
- Orangutan
- Aurora Gaming
- Team Flash
- Nigma Galaxy
PMWC 2026 Group B Results, Standings and Prize Money
Team Vitality dominated Group B and finished in first place. Turkey's IDA Esports claimed second position, while India's GodLike Esports secured third place.
Nepal's Horaa Esports and Turkey's S2G Esports finished fourth and fifth, respectively, to complete the Group B Grand Finals qualifiers.
Group B Standings and Prize Money
| Rank | Team | Prize Money | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Team Vitality | $71,000 | Grand Finals |
| 2 | IDA Esports | $65,000 | Grand Finals |
| 3 | GodLike Esports | $60,000 | Grand Finals |
| 4 | Horaa Esports | $57,500 | Grand Finals |
| 5 | S2G Esports | $55,000 | Grand Finals |
| 6 | EArena | $29,000 | Survival Stage |
| 7 | NS RedForce | $28,000 | Survival Stage |
| 8 | Alpha7 | $27,000 | Survival Stage |
| 9 | Yangon Galacticos | $26,000 | Survival Stage |
| 10 | GS 721 | $25,000 | Survival Stage |
| 11 | Tianba | $24,000 | Survival Stage |
| 12 | Wolves | $23,000 | Survival Stage |
| 13 | DOPENESS | $22,000 | Survival Stage |
| 14 | ETSH Esports | $21,000 | Eliminated |
| 15 | TT Project | $20,500 | Eliminated |
| 16 | Hustler Crew | $20,000 | Eliminated |
Group B Top 5 Teams Qualified for PMWC 2026 Grand Finals
- Team Vitality
- IDA Esports
- GodLike Esports
- Horaa Esports
- S2G Esports
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PMWC 2026 Grand Finals Qualified Teams: Full List
A total of 10 teams have already qualified for the PMWC 2026 Grand Finals after finishing inside the top five of their respective groups.
Group A Qualifiers
- 4Thrives Esports
- Orangutan
- Aurora Gaming
- Team Flash
- Nigma Galaxy
Group B Qualifiers
- Team Vitality
- IDA Esports
- GodLike Esports
- Horaa Esports
- S2G Esports
The Grand Finals will feature 16 teams in total, meaning six more teams will qualify through the Survival Stage.
PMWC 2026 Survival Stage Teams: Full List of 16 Squads
The teams finishing between sixth and 13th in both groups have advanced to the Survival Stage.
Group A Survival Stage Teams
- ULF Esports
- All Gamers
- GOAT Team
- FURIA
- Alula Club
- DRX
- RRQ
- Geekay
Group B Survival Stage Teams
- EArena
- NS RedForce
- Alpha7
- Yangon Galacticos
- GS 721
- Tianba
- Wolves
- DOPENESS
These 16 teams will compete across 12 matches on August 11 and 12. Only six teams will qualify for the Grand Finals.
PMWC 2026 Eliminated Teams: 6 Squads Knocked Out
Six teams have been eliminated from the PUBG Mobile World Cup 2026 after finishing in the bottom three of their groups.
Group A Eliminated Teams
- Force Rejects
- ThunderTalk Gaming
- Gaming Stars
Group B Eliminated Teams
- ETSH Esports
- TT Project
- Hustler Crew
These teams will not participate in the Survival Stage or Grand Finals.
PMWC 2026 Prize Pool Distribution: How Much Did Each Team Win?
The PMWC 2026 features a total prize pool of $3 million.
Of this amount, $1.148 million was distributed during the Group Stage among all 32 teams. The amount received by each squad depended on its final position in the group standings.
The two group winners, 4Thrives Esports and Team Vitality, earned the highest Group Stage payout of $71,000 each.
The remaining prize money will be distributed during the Survival Stage and Grand Finals.
PMWC 2026 Survival Stage Schedule: Dates, Format and Qualification
The next phase of the tournament is the PMWC 2026 Survival Stage, scheduled for August 11 and 12.
The 16 participating teams will play 12 matches for six available Grand Finals spots. Teams that fail to finish among the six qualifiers will see their PMWC campaign come to an end.
This makes the Survival Stage a crucial opportunity for teams that narrowly missed direct qualification.
PMWC 2026 Group Stage Highlights: Key Results and Takeaways
- 4Thrives Esports topped Group A.
- Orangutan finished second in Group A.
- Team Vitality dominated Group B and finished first.
- GodLike Esports secured third place in Group B.
- 10 teams qualified directly for the Grand Finals.
- 16 teams advanced to the Survival Stage.
- Six teams were eliminated.
- The Group Stage distributed $1.148 million in prize money.
What’s Next After the PMWC 2026 Group Stage?
The spotlight now moves to the PMWC 2026 Survival Stage, where 16 teams will battle for the final six Grand Finals spots.
The 10 teams that have already qualified will have more time to prepare for the final stage, while the Survival Stage contenders must perform consistently across all 12 matches to keep their tournament dreams alive.
Once the Survival Stage concludes, the final 16-team PMWC 2026 Grand Finals lineup will be confirmed.
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