Karmine Corp vs G2 Stride — RLCS 2026 World Championship
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Match: Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 12:00 AM
Match Analysis
The RLCS World Championship bracket produced a European vs North American clash between Karmine Corp — the fan favourites — and G2 Stride, the North American scene’s most complete roster.
Why We Backed Karmine Corp
European meta advantage — The current RLCS meta rewards aggressive rotation and bump setups, a style honed in the European regional circuit. Karmine’s freestyling approach has been difficult to defend against for NA teams.
Head-to-head history — Karmine Corp had won 6 of their last 9 series against G2 Stride across all competitions, including two at Majors.
Value in the underdog odds — The bookmaker community had underestimated Karmine Corp’s development this season. At 2.10, we saw real value.
Result
G2 Stride adapted to Karmine’s aggressive style by playing longer, more controlled possessions and won 4-2. Karmine’s aerial style was disrupted by G2’s aerial challenges. Tip lost — a fair result given G2’s tactical adaptation.