Brazil’s Counter-Strike 2 teams are navigating a high-stakes competitive landscape at the StarLadder Budapest Major 2025, with several squads facing decisive elimination matches while others have already advanced.
Three Brazilian organizations — Fluxo, Legacy, and Imperial — are set to compete in critical qualification matches on Thursday, November 27. They aim to secure coveted spots in the tournament’s second phase.
Their crucial best-of-three series are scheduled throughout the day, beginning in the late morning UTC. Fluxo will challenge FaZe, followed by Imperial taking on NRG, and Legacy facing PARIVISION.
The high stakes follow the elimination of RED Canids from the Major on Wednesday, November 26. The team fell to FaZe in a close 2-1 series.
Meanwhile, other Brazilian contenders have already shown strong performances. MIBR has secured its place in the second phase of the competition.
Further cementing Brazil’s significant presence in the global esports event, paiN Gaming and FURIA have already qualified for the third and final phase of the tournament.
The tournament organizers noted the mixed outcomes from Wednesday’s matches as Stage 1 concluded.
Some dreams achieved, some crushed. Yet, we’re still not done.
Before we head into the final day of Stage 1, take a look at today’s results.👇 #BudapestMajor pic.twitter.com/fdL8yfKlMG— StarLadder CS2 (@StarLadder_CS) November 26, 2025
The StarLadder Budapest Major 2025 brings together top Counter-Strike 2 teams globally. Fans can follow the matches live via official StarLadder channels on platforms such as Kick, Twitch, and YouTube. Authorized co-streams also provide coverage.