G2 beat 100 Thieves 2-0 in the Valorant Champions 2026 Shanghai Upper Bracket quarter-finals, while Vitality survived a three-map series against Nongshim RedForce to advance. The results sent both winners on in the upper bracket and left 100 Thieves and Nongshim to continue in the lower bracket, according to Insider Gaming.

G2 took the opening map, Abyss, 13-5 on 100 Thieves’ pick. Nathan ‘leaf’ Orf finished with a 19/11/6 scoreline, while Trent ‘trent’ Cairns recorded 18/9/2 as G2 set the pace and secured a commanding start to the series.

The contest tightened on Ascent, but G2 held firm to win 13-11 and complete the sweep. The source report described the map as a test of composure: 100 Thieves created setbacks, yet G2 came through the close rounds and outclutched its opponent.

The result carried added weight after 100 Thieves had beaten G2 in VCT Americas Stage 2. The report also noted that 100 Thieves entered the matchup after winning EWC and that regional title, while G2 had struggled to reproduce its domestic form at international events. Its Shanghai run has offered a sharper response to that history; G2’s earlier Champions campaign provides further tournament context.

Vitality opened its series with a 13-6 win on Split after taking a 7-5 lead into the break. Nikita ‘Derke’ Sirmitev posted 280 ACS on the defensive half as Vitality controlled the second half, conceding only one round.

Nongshim responded emphatically on Abyss, winning 13-4 after a flawless second half. The swing sent the quarter-final to Haven, where Nongshim again held the advantage at the interval, leading 7-5, before the teams reached a 9-9 tie.

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