FaZe Clan Upset By Nemiga Dropping To Lower Bracket Major Decider [2026 Update]

As originally reported by UK, underdog roster Nemiga Gaming pulled off a monumental two-to-zero upset over Counter-Strike heavyweight FaZe Clan during the opening round of Stake Ranked Episode 4. The series began with an agonizing collapse for FaZe on their signature pick, Mirage, where they surrendered a commanding 12-8 advantage as Nemiga mounted an unrelenting five-round defensive resurgence to close the map out in regulation. Transitioning to Ancient, FaZe demonstrated tactical parity during early offensive skirmishes, yet critical miscommunications and unforced utility blunders cost them dearly during late-round executions. Nemiga capitalized aggressively on these rotational fractures, converting decisive retakes to secure an 13-11 victory and close out the clean sweep. This unexpected defeat plunges FaZe Clan straight into the high-stakes lower bracket, drastically complicating their pathway to the upcoming PGL Singapore Major. The loss exposes persistent late-round closing vulnerabilities for the veteran lineup, which now finds itself facing an immediate survival showdown against an equally determined Astralis roster.