Wildcard Gaming and MIBR Lead Historic 8-Team Qualification for Shanghai Major
The American Regional Major Ranking (RMR) for the Perfect World Shanghai Major 2024 has concluded, with Wildcard Gaming and MIBR emerging as the standout performers, both securing flawless 3-0 records.
Wildcard Gaming, making a remarkable ascent from their underdog status, secured victories against Team Liquid, paiN Gaming, and 9z Team. Their performance marks a dramatic improvement, having climbed nearly 40 ranking positions since summer.
MIBR demonstrated equal dominance, defeating KRÜ Esports, Imperial, and Complexity in convincing fashion, solidifying their Major qualification.
MIBR Celebration Tweet
The Swiss System format produced several unexpected results, with established teams like Team Liquid and FURIA Esports facing early setbacks against lower-ranked opponents. However, both teams eventually recovered to secure their Major spots.
FURIA Qualification Tweet
Qualified Teams (with final records):
- Wildcard Gaming (3-0)
- MIBR (3-0)
- Team Liquid (3-1)
- paiN Gaming (3-1)
- Complexity (3-1)
- Imperial Esports (3-2)
- FURIA Esports (3-2)
- M80 (3-2)
Notable teams that missed qualification include 9z Team, BESTIA, RED Canids, BOSS, KRÜ Esports, Legacy, Case Esports, and Nouns Esports.
The Perfect World Shanghai Major 2024 begins November 30, with European RMR tournaments still determining additional participants. The event promises to showcase the highest level of Counter-Strike 2 competition.