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    Paper Rex becomes first team to qualify for VALORANT Champions 2026

    Written By Kaustavmani Choudhury Writer/Gamer
    Last UpdatedJune 16, 2026 at 08:17AM
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    The race to VALORANT Champions 2026 has barely begun, and one team has already punched their ticket to the year's grandest stage. The Princes of Pacific—Paper Rex—have become the first team in the world to mathematically secure qualification for Champions 2026, and they did it in emphatic fashion.

    The Win That Sealed the Deal

    With the nEophyte playoffs still in full swing, PRX's 2-1 victory over Team Vitality in the upper bracket semifinals was the result that made history. The win guaranteed them a top-3 finish at the event, locking in a minimum of 5 VCT points and bringing their tentative season total to 21, comfortably clearing the qualification threshold for Champions 2026. Even if Paper Rex were to stop competing entirely for the rest of the year, their spot at the end-of-year championship is now confirmed.

    TeamTotal PointsKickoffMasters SantiagoStage 1Masters London
    Paper Rex2124105
    Nongshim RedForce12462-
    T110307-
    FULL SENSE70-70
    Global Esports60-60
    Rex Regum Qeon51-4-
    DRX40-4-
    DetonatioN FocusMe20-2-
    Gen.G Esports10-1-
    Team Secret10-1-
    ZETA DIVISION10-1-
    VARREL00-0-

    Not that anyone expects PRX to slow down. Widely regarded as the best team in the world right now, the Singaporean outfit show no signs of coasting.

    How the Rest of the World Stacks Up

    While Paper Rex celebrate their historic milestone, the qualification race is heating up across other regions. In the Americas, G2 Esports lead the standings with 14 points. From China, EDward Gaming are the closest challengers at 17 points, putting them in a strong position to be the next team to secure their Champions berth. Over in EMEA, FUT Esports currently sit at 10 points, with plenty of ground still to make up.

    Eyes on the Upper Bracket Finals

    With PRX's London campaign still ongoing and EDG hot on their heels in the points table, the upper bracket finals clash between the two sides is shaping up to be one of the most electric matches of the tournament. Points, prestige, and momentum are all on the line, and for EDG, qualification itself could be within touching distance.

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    Kaustavmani Choudhury

    I'm Kaustavmani Choudhury, or KC for short, or Zaibatsu, if you want. I'm an esports writer and enthusiast who's been working in the scene for 2 years now. Covering a range of games such as Counter-Strike, VALORANT and Rainbow Six Siege, among others, I believe I bring my own blend of expertise, storytelling, and insights into the world of Esports.

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