magic replace FUT at FISSURE Playground 3
HLTV reports that FUT has withdrawn from the FISSURE Playground 3 tournament due to visa complications. As a result, the Esports World Cup runner-up has been replaced by the team magic in the upcoming event.
What happened
HLTV reports that the organization FUT has been forced to withdraw from the upcoming FISSURE Playground 3 tournament. The team, which recently achieved a runner-up finish at the Esports World Cup, encountered insurmountable visa issues that prevented them from traveling to China for the event.
The tournament, which features a $1 million prize pool, will proceed without the participation of the squad. Organizers have moved quickly to fill the vacant spot left by the withdrawal.
Taking the place of FUT in the competition is the team magic. They will now step into the event to compete against the remaining field in China. Please visit HLTV for the original report.
Recent context
On 2026-08-22, EWC Playoffs Day Four Recap: FUT outlast FURIA and Spirit best Legacy to set up grand final detailed how FUT reached the final stages of the Esports World Cup.
On 2026-08-23, reports titled Spirit claim EWC title with a competitive 3-1 victory over FUT in the grand final and Spirit beat FUT 3-1 to win Esports World Cup confirmed that Spirit defeated FUT in the grand final series.
On 2026-08-26, FUT extend contracts of dem0n, coolio, dziugss noted that the organization had secured the futures of their core roster following their performance at the EWC.
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