Vic0 & Malibuca Lead Fortnite Global Championship 2026
The European duo vic0 & Malibuca lead the Fortnite Global Championship 2026 with 304 points after Day 1 in Antwerp, but the $2 million title remains
Vic0 & Malibuca lead the Fortnite Global Championship 2026 with 304 points after six games in Antwerp, Belgium. Every one of the fifty duos from seven regions competing at the Lotto Arena is chasing a share of the $2 million prize pool, with the final champion to be crowned after twelve total games.
Game-by-game breakdown
Six Battle Royale Duos games were played on the first day, with victories spread across multiple regions. No single region dominated the early action. The wins were distributed as follows:
| Game | Winning Duo | Region |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Higgs & Curve | NA Central |
| 2 | Koyota & Yuma | Asia |
| 3 | Randu & Grx | Brazil |
| 4 | Koyota & Yuma | Asia |
| 5 | Higgs & Curve | NA Central |
| 6 | Shxrk & t3eny | Europe |
Standings and stakes
The top two European duos lead the standings despite not winning the most games. Points are accumulated from placement and eliminations, not wins alone. Only the team atop the combined leaderboard after all twelve games will be crowned Fortnite Global Champions. The $2 million title remains up for grabs heading into Day 2. No champion is confirmed as the field heads into the final day of competition on September 27. The remaining six games will determine the final standings and prize distribution.
Broader context and contenders
Recognisable names like Clix, Peterbot, and Shxrk are in the field. Ritual and Cold are ranked first in the event's power rankings, having placed second at Major 2 and shown strong improvement in NAC tournaments over the last two years. Sky and Scroll are considered the closest thing to a lock for winning the championship. Their fantastic run began with a win at EU Major 1, where they built a strong lead on Day 1. They dominated again at the next LAN and in Major 2, making them the strongest picks in Europe. A last-game panic at a prior LAN cost them placement and prize money, but they remain the safest pick for winners. In the current standings, Koyota & Yuma sit third overall with 270 points after Day 1. Acorn and Boltz lead the NAC teams in the power rankings.
Day 2 takes place on September 27, with broadcasts starting at 7 a.m. PST, 10 a.m. EST, 4 p.m. CEST, and 12 a.m. AEST, where the final six games will decide the champion.
