Albanian player Olon "Krappy" Fazlia and his team FUT have advanced to the semi-finals of the Esports World Cup in Counter-Strike 2, after defeating world No. 3 ranked team MOUZ 2-0 in the quarter-finals. The tournament will run from July 6 to August 23, 2026, according to the official event record, organized by the Esports World Cup Foundation.
FUT displayed a strong performance in the match, securing both maps in their favor. On Dust2, the competition was fierce and the result was decided in overtime, with FUT winning 16:13. On Ancient, the team dominated completely, securing a commanding 13:5 victory to clinch their spot in the semi-finals.
This achievement is historic for Alon Fazlia, who is just 20 years old and serves as the in-game leader of FUT. He now stands among the top four teams in one of the most prestigious tournaments in the esports world. In the semi-finals, FUT will face Brazilian counterparts FURIA, in a match expected to be significantly more challenging.
This qualification comes after a series of standout results for FUT in the tournament, with the team now just one step away from reaching the Esports World Cup final. It is worth noting that the tournament is being held in a city not yet specified in the official record, but it is scheduled to run until August 23, 2026.