3DMAX secured a decisive 2-0 victory over Liquid in the lower bracket quarterfinal of IEM Rio 2026 on April 14, 2026.
The best-of-three series saw the globally 13th-ranked 3DMAX overcome 25th-ranked Liquid, eliminating their opponents from the tournament. This result marks a significant step for 3DMAX in their IEM Rio 2026 campaign, while Liquid exits the competition.