EDG and XLG both reversed the sweep! Guaranteed a top-three finish in the Masters, they have the potential to become the strongest region.

On the second day of the knockout stage at the Valorant 2026 London Masters, two CN region teams competed on the same day. As it turned out, the outcomes matched the predictions of the previous day exactly. EDG, the first seed, experienced some inconsistency but performed at their usual level. They warmed up in the first map, then built back their confidence in the second and third maps, ultimately reversing the sweep to beat FUT, upholding the reputation of the top seed and refusing to let the underdog win. In the other match, XLG faced the strong opponent G2. They showed great resilience, eventually reversing the sweep to secure victory and achieving an upset. This is the happiest moment for the CN region in recent years. Both teams now advance to the next round, guaranteeing at least a top-three finish in the Masters, and they have a chance to compete for the ultimate championship in London, becoming the strongest region.

In these two matches, EDG didn't start off in great form and were constantly pressured by FUT. After all, FUT had been playing through the Swiss stage, so they were in better shape. But this is EDG's old tradition: as the top seed after a long break, they need time to find their rhythm. Fortunately, on the second map, the star player Zmjjkk stepped up at a critical moment, helping the team chase points and set the stage for a comeback. Finally, they turned the tables on the third map.

In a post-match interview, KangKang said that their confidence was built step by step. Since the venue was filled with many EDG fans who came to support them, they couldn't let them down and had to put on a great show. He also expressed that they would win more matches in the future.

On the XLG side, after they lost the first map on Lotus with their proud triple-sentinel system, many thought XLG would likely lose. However, against all odds, XLG mounted a comeback. Every player on the team stepped up with explosive and reversal performances, ultimately achieving the feat of reversing the sweep and pulling off an upset. In a post-match interview, the team's core player Happywei said that it's still too early to call us the strongest region, but they will keep winning, and CN has the opportunity to become the strongest region.