Team 4Thrives has completely obliterated the competition to conquer the PUBG Mobile Global Open (PMGO) 2026 Season 1! This monumental victory marks the single greatest milestone in the history of Pakistani esports. The roster displayed absolute mechanical dominance and a completely fearless playstyle on the world stage. The grueling offline event was hosted at the iconic Tennis Indoor Stadium Senayan in Jakarta, Indonesia, which wrapped up today, June 7. Fighting against the absolute best squads on the planet, 4Thrives completely took over the massive $500,000 USD tournament to bring the ultimate championship trophy home to Pakistan.
🏆 PMGO 2026 MAIN STAGE CHAMPIONS 🏆
Jakarta became the battlefield.
The world’s best became the opposition.
And when the dust settled, there was only one team left standing.History isn’t written by those who participate.
It’s written by those who win. #ThriveToWin #PMGO2026 pic.twitter.com/BDFQqGQtqu— 4THRIVES (@4thrives) June 7, 2026
From Brink of Elimination to Survival Stage Masterclass
The road to glory was an absolute rollercoaster. Initially, 4Thrives endured a nightmare start during the Group Stage. The team looked completely out of sync, scraping together a meager 16 points over their first four matches combined. However, they refused to back down. They rallied fiercely in their final two matches on the brutal Miramar map to lock in another 16 points. Their final group match was a brilliant glimpse of their true potential, yielding a clutch 12-point performance. Unfortunately, this late surge only put them in 10th place in Group A with 32 points. This forced them out of direct qualification and dropped them straight into the high-stakes Survival Stage.
With their backs against the wall, 4Thrives transformed into an entirely different beast during the Survival Stage. They kicked off Match 1 on Rondo with a blazing hot start, tearing through the lobby to secure 11 massive elimination points and 3 placement points. This explosive 14-point opener instantly shifted the momentum in their favor. Next, they completely unleashed hell in Match 3. The roster secured a sensational Winner Winner Chicken Dinner (WWCD), pairing a 10-point placement bonus with a staggering 16 eliminations. This single 26-point masterclass put the tournament on notice. Finally, they consolidated their position effortlessly to finish 3rd overall with 57 points, safely punching their ticket to the Grand Finals.
Day 1 Grand Finals: 4Thrives Dominate
The Grand Finals initially started quietly for the Pakistani squad. They managed to score only 2 points in Match 1 on the chaotic Rondo map. Rondo is notorious for its “Recall” mechanic, which gives every player an extra life before phase 3 of the blue zone as long as one teammate survives. Consequently, teams usually play with extreme aggression to farm elimination points. When 4Thrives failed to capitalize early, critics and doubters immediately began writing them off.
Then came the legendary turnaround. In Match 2 on Erangel, 4Thrives silenced the haters by securing a spectacular WWCD with 9 eliminations. From that exact moment, they completely dismantled the tournament. The team went on a historic rampage, securing an incredible three WWCDs on the first day alone. This included a terrifying, back-to-back WWCD in Match 5 and Match 6 on Miramar. Ultimately, 4Thrives walked away from Day 1 with a jaw-dropping 82 points. They stood just 10 points away from triggering the tournament’s feared Smash Rule, leaving the competition in absolute panic.
Surviving the Target: 4Thrives Activate the Smash Rule
On Day 2, 4Thrives walked into the arena with a massive target on their backs. The entire global lobby had one unified strategy. Everyone wanted to eliminate the Pakistani squad early before they could activate the Smash Rule. Yet, pressure makes diamonds. 4Thrives responded to the heat with an absolute rampage in Match 7 on Rondo, racking up 16 kills and a 4th-place finish for a massive 20-point match. During this absolute bloodbath, team captain IQ executed a legendary, jaw-dropping 1v3 clutch against ULF Esports. He wiped their entire squad out of existence in the literal blink of an eye.
This spectacular run officially activated the Smash Rule. From that moment on, 4Thrives was on Match Point, and one single WWCD would end the entire tournament instantly. Knowing this, every team aggressively hunted 4Thrives, making survival an absolute nightmare. ULF Esports capitalized heavily on the chaos, staging a massive comeback to reach match point themselves by Match 10. The tension was suffocating. However, under the ultimate pressure, ULF Esports crumbled completely. Opposing squads targeted and eliminated ULF early in the final match. Consequently, 4Thrives held their massive point lead to officially become the PMGO 2026 Champions!
The legendary squad finished at the absolute top of the world with 122 points, securing a grand total payout of $62,500 USD and 75 crucial PMGC Points.
| Place | Team | Total Points | Prize (USD) |
| 1st | 4Thrives | 122 | $62,500 |
| 2nd | ULF Esports | 104 | $34,000 |
| 3rd | FURIA | 97 | $27,000 |
| 4th | S2G Esports | 83 | $26,000 |
This is officially the most iconic, historic victory the Pakistani gaming community has ever seen. During the emotional post-tournament interview, player Falak Sher proudly declared:
This victory is for Pakistan.
With the global crown secured, 4Thrives is now locked in and poised to completely take over the upcoming Esports World Cup (EWC) in Paris.
🏆De rêve à réalité – Qualified for EWC 2026.
Paris, on arrive. 🇫🇷 #ThriveToWin pic.twitter.com/kl3kzysYnP— 4THRIVES (@4thrives) June 5, 2026
