BETBOOM stun Falcons to reach Thunderpick World Championship 2026 grand final

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BETBOOM reverse-swept Falcons in the Thunderpick World Championship 2026 semi-final (5-13 Anubis, 16-14 Dust2, 13-7 Mirage), HLTV reported. HLTV said the result ended Falcons' trophy hopes in Malta after a collapse on the Mirage decider. The outlet reported this is Kirill "Boombl4" Mikhailov's first grand final appearance at an MVP-eligible event since PGL Major Antwerp 2022. HLTV added that Falcons will now play Aurora for the bronze medal.

What happened: HLTV reported BETBOOM beat Falcons in a reverse sweep in the TWC 2026 semi-final with map scores 5-13 on Anubis, 16-14 on Dust2 and 13-7 on Mirage.
Why it matters: HLTV said the win sends BETBOOM to the Thunderpick World Championship 2026 grand final and marks Kirill "Boombl4" Mikhailov's first grand final at an MVP-eligible event since PGL Major Antwerp 2022.
Context: HLTV reported Falcons entered the match with hopes of reversing a rough Fall season and showed signs of improvement from Finn "karrigan" Andersen, but errors in the semi-final and Maksim "kyousuke" Lukin finishing the series with a 0.84 rating undermined that recovery.
What next: HLTV reported BETBOOM will appear in the TWC 2026 grand final, and Falcons will contest the bronze match against Aurora; HLTV did not report the grand final opponent, date, or time.

What changed

HLTV reported that BETBOOM eliminated Falcons from title contention at the Thunderpick World Championship 2026 by reversing a deficit and winning the semi-final across three maps (5-13 Anubis, 16-14 Dust2, 13-7 Mirage). The Mirage decider was described by HLTV as a collapse for Falcons that ended their trophy hopes in Malta.

Before and after

Before: HLTV said Falcons had been struggling since winning the Cologne Major but appeared to be improving in Malta, with Finn "karrigan" Andersen showing better form. HLTV also described Falcons as the tournament favorite.
After: HLTV reported errors cost Falcons the semi-final and noted Maksim "kyousuke" Lukin finished the series with a 0.84 rating. HLTV reported the result gives BETBOOM a grand final appearance and is Kirill "Boombl4" Mikhailov's first grand final at an MVP-eligible event since PGL Major Antwerp 2022.

Limits

HLTV did not specify who BETBOOM will face in the grand final, the date or time of the final, or the outcome of the bronze match between Falcons and Aurora.