Event overview

The Six Invitational 2026 has finished in Paris with FaZe Clan defeating Team Secret 3-1 to claim the world championship. The grand final took place at the Adidas Arena and closed out the event with a clear result for the Brazilian organization. The match order and scores show a strong start from FaZe Clan, a determined response from Team Secret, and a composed finish from the champions.

Historic achievement

This victory makes FaZe Clan the first team to win the Six Invitational in back-to-back editions. It also marks their third straight grand final appearance at the event. They reached the finals in 2024, 2025, and 2026, losing in 2024 before winning in both 2025 and 2026. Achieving consecutive titles and three finals in a row places this roster among the most accomplished in Rainbow Six Siege esports. Their consistency over multiple seasons and finals appearances stands out in a scene known for rapid shifts in form and strategy.

Grand final setting and stakes

The grand final was held at the Adidas Arena in Paris, adding a notable stage to a match that decided the world championship. The Six Invitational is the top event in the Rainbow Six Siege season, and winning it is widely seen as the highest team accomplishment. With the title on the line, both teams faced pressure to adapt across multiple maps while managing the pace and mental demands of a long series.

How the series unfolded

FaZe Clan took control early. They won the opening two maps—Consulate and Bank—in one-sided fashion. Their early lead put Team Secret in a position where they needed to respond quickly to keep the series alive. On both maps, FaZe set the tone and limited Secret’s chances to build momentum, which is often decisive in a multi-map final.

Team Secret answered on the third map, Fortress. They won 12-10 after a long contest that pushed the map to the limit. The 12-10 result tied the record for the most rounds played on a single map at the Six Invitational, matching the 12-10 score from the 2019 grand final between Team Empire and G2 Esports. Team Secret’s win on Fortress showed resilience and kept the match competitive.

FaZe Clan ended the series on Border with a 10-8 victory. That result stopped Team Secret from forcing a fifth map. Closing the match on Border highlighted FaZe’s ability to handle pressure after dropping a marathon map and then facing a tightened series.

Map-by-map notes

Consulate: FaZe Clan set the tone and built a lead without giving Team Secret much space. The map did not swing back and forth; FaZe stayed ahead and finished the job cleanly.

Bank: The pattern continued. FaZe carried their momentum and put Team Secret under pressure early in rounds. With two one-sided maps in a row, FaZe held a 2-0 series lead and kept control of the pace.

Fortress: Team Secret’s 12-10 win was the longest map of the match and tied the all-time Six Invitational single-map rounds record. The result reflected a tight exchange of rounds, where small edges and late decisions mattered.

Border: FaZe Clan secured a 10-8 win to take the series 3-1. Ending the match here showed stability after a setback on Fortress and prevented the final from extending to a decider.

Why the result matters

For FaZe Clan, this win confirms a period of sustained success at the highest level. Winning the Six Invitational in both 2025 and 2026, and appearing in the grand final in 2024, shows a level of consistency that few teams reach. The ability to perform across different map pools and finals settings is a key marker of lasting quality. Their back-to-back titles and three straight finals appearances make a strong case that this roster ranks among the best the game has seen.

For Team Secret, reaching the grand final and pushing a record-tying map on Fortress are meaningful takeaways despite the defeat. Their ability to recover after two difficult maps and extend the match shows competitive depth. While they did not force a fifth map, taking Border to 10-8 indicates that the gap narrowed after the early stage of the final.

Records and comparisons

The 12-10 score on Fortress ties the record for the most rounds in a single Six Invitational map. That benchmark was first set in the 2019 grand final with a 12-10 map between Team Empire and G2 Esports. Matching that total in 2026 adds a statistical note to the final and highlights how intense the third map became before FaZe closed the match on Border.

Context about the Six Invitational

The Six Invitational is the annual world championship for Rainbow Six Siege. It brings together top teams from across regions and is recognized as the most important trophy in the game’s competitive calendar. Map results in the final often hinge on preparation, adaptability, and mental focus across a long series. The 2026 event in Paris continued that pattern, with early one-sided wins, a historic-length map, and a close closing map that decided the title.