This market refers to the Counter-Strike Round of 32 match between 1WIN and Liquid in the Esports World Cup Open Qualifier Play-Ins, initially scheduled for August 9 at 5:00AM ET.
This market will resolve to "1WIN" if 1WIN win the match against Liquid.
This market will resolve to "Liquid" if Liquid win the match against 1WIN.
If the match is canceled (not played at all), ends in a tie, or is delayed beyond 7 days from the scheduled date without a winner determined, this market will resolve to 50-50.
If the match begins but is not completed, and one team wins due to the opponent's forfeiture, disqualification, or walkover, this market will resolve to the team who wins.
If the match ends in a forfeit, disqualification, or walkover (team withdraws before the start and the other wins automatically), this market will resolve to 50-50.
The resolution source for this market will be official information from https://hltv.org. However, if https://hltv.org has not published final results within 2 hours after the event’s conclusion, a consensus of credible reporting may be used instead including video evidence.
In cases where a team’s listed name includes minor discrepancies from the resolution source, this market will resolve based on the underlying real-world match rather than exact name matching. Recognizable abbreviations, alternate or erroneous spellings, sponsor tags, affiliate or academy designations, regional identifiers, and minor formatting differences will be treated as referring to the same team, provided the intended team can be clearly and uniquely identified within the relevant competition. If a listed team name has no reasonable connection to any participating team, or if it matches or could reasonably refer to another team in the same competition such that the intended team cannot be unambiguously determined, this market will resolve 50-50.
Counter-Strike: 1WIN vs Liquid (BO3) - Esports World Cup Open Qualifier Play-Ins


Game context
Liquid enters this Esports World Cup 2026 Open Qualifier Play-Ins BO3 as the clear favorite against 1win, reflecting their higher world ranking and stronger recent results against elite competition. Liquid has posted wins over G2 and Vitality while splitting series with other top sides, underscoring consistent map execution and roster stability. In contrast, 1win sits much lower in the rankings and has shown mixed form in regional events, with recent victories against mid-tier opponents but limited success against higher-caliber lineups. The single-elimination qualifier setting favors Liquid’s experience in high-stakes international play, though 1win could capitalize on map pool familiarity or individual standout performances to force a competitive series.











