MIBR GC and Shopify Rebellion Gold advanced to the GCC 2026 upper bracket semifinals after securing commanding 2-0 sweeps over European powerhouses G2 Gozen and SK Nebula on day three of the international tournament, solidifying their positions among the top four teams in the global circuit. According to verified reports from VLR.gg, the two upper quarterfinal showdowns delivered high-intensity tactical exchanges. Brazil's MIBR GC clashed with G2 Gozen in their fourth historical championship meeting. MIBR opened on their signature map pick of Ascent, running an aggressive dual-duelist composition featuring Paula 'bstrdd' Naguil on Jett and Constanza 'conir' Reyes on Phoenix. G2 Gozen, fielding newcomer Nur 'eva' Çakır alongside veteran core Michaela 'mimi' Lintrup and Aleyna 'Vania' Keskin following Petra's retirement, struggled to stabilize defensive site holds against MIBR's relentless entry pathing. MIBR closed out Ascent before sealing the series 2-0. Immediately following, North American juggernauts Shopify Rebellion Gold dismantled Europe's SK Nebula in a clean 2-0 display. Alexis 'alexis' Guarrasi and Nicole 'Noia' Tierce set a disciplined defensive pace, shutting down Tina 'Joliinaa' Agélii and Elizabeth 'LizA' Luybovina across execute phases. Shopify Rebellion Gold and MIBR GC now join KRÜ BLAZE and Gentle Mates GC in the upper semifinals.