The opening phase rewards teams that handle high-scoring games without slipping. The report says G3X FC beat hosts Alpak FC 5-2, Underdogs FC edged DR7 5-4, and Ultimate Móstoles defeated Stallions 9-7 to reach the quarter-finals after winning their first two fixtures.
That early return matters in a format where a second-round defeat sends clubs toward elimination matches and the Last Chance round. The direct route offers a valuable break from that pressure-and leaves no room for a slow start.
The report says Porcinos FC, champions in 2024 and runners-up in 2025, are out after a 4-4 draw with FWZ and a 4-1 shootout defeat. Aniquiladores FC were eliminated 5-0 by DesimpaiN, while Karasu fell 6-5 to No Rules FC.
Defending champions Los Troncos FC remain in contention, but through the lower route. Their reported 7-4 win over La Capital CF set up a Last Chance meeting with Stallions.
The report lists FWZ against Alpak FC and DR7 against DesimpaiN among the Last Chance fixtures. Furia FC and Atlético Parceros were still playing when the update was filed: Furia reportedly led 3-0 after five minutes, with Lipão Pinheiro scoring twice and Ruan Silvestre adding another. No Rules FC is set to face the loser.
With the quarter-finals scheduled for 31 July and the final on 1 August, the remaining matches will show whether those strong starts were a springboard-or merely the first step through a demanding route.