FaZe Clan Stays Alive in Guangzhou Tournament After Defeating SINNERS

FaZe Clan, an esports organization that made waves in the crypto space with its partnership with MoonPay in 2021, has managed to stay alive in the XSE Pro League Guangzhou 2026 tournament. The team defeated SINNERS Esports 2-0 on July 3, avoiding a potentially embarrassing early exit from the $1 million event.

FaZe's victory came after they entered the day with an 0-2 record. A loss to SINNERS would have sent them packing, but instead, FaZe took control of the match, winning Mirage 13-7 and Ancient without needing to play a third map on Nuke.

The win is significant for FaZe, not just because it kept their tournament hopes alive, but also because of its implications beyond the scoreboard. FaZe's partnership with MoonPay in 2021 was seen as a major move by an esports organization into the crypto ecosystem, and this victory suggests that the team is still invested in Web3 revenue streams.