Contra Defeat FUEGO 3-2 to Win VCL 2026 LATAM North ACE Stage 2

Contra are the VCL 2026: LATAM North ACE Stage 2 champions after edging out FUEGO in a thrilling 3-2 Grand Final. The best-of-five went the distance, with Contra recovering after dropping the middle maps to secure the title on Fracture.

The series opened with a 13-11 victory for Contra on Ascent, followed by an intense 16-14 overtime win on Haven to take a commanding 2-0 lead. FUEGO responded with convincing performances on Split (13-4) and Breeze (13-5), forcing a decisive fifth map. On Fracture, Contra held their nerve to close out the series 13-10 and claim the championship.

The standout performer of the Grand Final was CRUNCH, who delivered a stellar series for Contra. Across all five maps, he finished with 105 kills, 80 deaths, and 14 assists, leading all players in kills and playing a crucial role in the team's victory.

Series Results

• Ascent: Contra 13-11 FUEGO

• Haven: Contra 16-14 FUEGO

• Split: FUEGO 13-4 Contra

• Breeze: FUEGO 13-5 Contra

• Fracture: Contra 13-10 FUEGO

Top Performer

• CRUNCH (Bon Bon Bum Contra): 105 K / 80 D / 14 A

For full match statistics, player performances, and map breakdowns, visit the match page on rib.gg