Several teams earned easy group-stage victories Wednesday as action began at the $1.8 million Call of Duty tournament for the Esports World Cup 2026 in Paris. They’ll receive $20,000 apiece, but only the eight teams that reach the playoffs will earn World Cup points. Thursday’s schedule:Group B Upper Bracket Quarterfinals:Team Falcons vs. Project NotoriousTeam Heretics vs. Vancouver SurgeGroup A Lower Bracket Quarterfinals:The Pit vs. OMiTGroup B Lower Bracket Quarterfinals:Team WaR vs. Boston BreachLosers of Thursday’s Group B Upper Bracket QuarterfinalsGroup A Upper Bracket Semifinals:FaZe Clan vs. Movistar KOIG2 Esports vs. Gentle MatesGroup B Upper Bracket Semifinals:OpTic Gaming vs. 100 ThievesWinners of Thursday’s Upper Bracket QuarterfinalsCall of Duty BO7 Esports World Cup prize pool1.