Following the victories of FaZe Clan and DarkZero Esports against Into the Breach and SCARZ, respectively, the tournament's top eight was finally shaped.
With four teams, Brazil will be the most-represented region in the Rainbow Six Siege Esports World Cup playoffs, followed by North America, with two. Europe and Asia, with one each, complete the list.
Surprisingly enough, the quarter-finals won't include any series between teams from the same region. This means that the Brazilian rosters could summon the return of the Copa Elite Six starting from the tournament's semi-finals if all of the Portuguese-speaking squads defeat their respective oppositions.
Depending on the results in the quarter-finals, the semi-finals could include a replay of the Six Invitational 2024 grand final. For that to happen, FaZe Clan will have to beat the back-to-back Gamers8 champions Team BDS. Meanwhile, FURIA Esports will have to send home Spacestation Gaming.
On the other side of the bracket, Team Liquid will play against DarkZero Esports, while Bleed Esports will meet with w7m esports. It's worth mentioning that Bleed Esports knocked out the former LOS core of the Six Invitational 2024 earlier this year.