In a surprising turn of events, Team Liquid Philippines (TLPH) has been eliminated from the Esports World Cup 2026 after a loss to Entity7, a team from Latin America. This defeat took place during the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) Mid Season Cup held in Paris.
A Disappointing Campaign for TLPH
As former champions of the MPL Philippines and MSC 2025, TLPH was expected to perform well. However, after losing to Aurora Gaming, they found themselves in the lower bracket, leading to their early exit.
What’s more difficult is going into the tournament blind on a new patch. I think that’s something I have to learn to overcome.
Ong “Aeon” Wei Sheng, Coach of TLPH
The elimination marks a historic moment, as TLPH became the first Philippine team to exit an international tournament without winning a match.
Challenges with the New Meta
Coach Aeon pointed out the difficulties of competing on a newly released game patch, which left the team at a disadvantage. Without prior knowledge of their opponents, TLPH struggled to adapt.
Entity7's Rise
Entity7's jungler, Facundo “Hideonbush” Ledesma, played a crucial role in the victory. Despite being the only returning player from a previous MSC, he emphasized teamwork and collaboration as key to their success.
- Entity7 will face PRO Esports next.
- TLPH's elimination reflects the growing competitiveness in international MLBB tournaments.
TLPH’s exit raises questions about the future of Filipino esports teams in major international competitions. As they regroup, the pressure will be on to learn from this experience and improve for future tournaments.