Several teams have already secured international titles in 2026, including 100 Thieves at the Esports World Cup, Leviatán at Masters London, and Nongshim RedForce at Masters Santiago, shaping early trader consensus around proven rosters with strong map control and recent momentum. The ongoing Valorant Champions 2026 in Shanghai features deep playoff runs from Americas squads like 100 Thieves and LOUD alongside EMEA’s Team Vitality and G2 Esports, with NRG and Pacific sides T1 and Paper Rex eliminated after competitive but shorter bracket appearances. Roster stability, patch adaptations, and head-to-head history in double-elimination formats continue to influence implied probabilities as the grand final approaches on October 18.