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9z Globant: the whole club
Founded in 2018 by Frankkaster. A Fortnite World Cup Solo fifth by 9z's K1nG. VALORANT Challengers titles and two Ascension trips. Counter-Strike from FiReLEAGUE Argentina to a Cologne Major quarter-final. Globant joined as strategic partner in 2024. HLTV freeze, 28 September 2026: 17th.
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Argentine Counter-Strike, the Buenos Aires Major, and 9z Globant
FiReSPORTS says it is bringing the first CS2 Major to Buenos Aires in 2027. HLTV dates FiReMAJOR Buenos Aires 2027 May 31–Jun 20 — prize pool and teams still TBA. On the 28 September 2026 HLTV ranking, 9z sit 17th. A scene story, not a this-week preview.
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Counter-Strike Majors, 2026–2027: the four we can cite
Cologne is done, Singapore is next, Buenos Aires and Shanghai are announced. Four Majors, each pinned to the organizer or outlet that dated it — and 2028 left off until it has a confirmed host city.
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How a Counter-Strike Major gets announced
Organizers announce, HLTV and the trade press report, and Valve's selection FAQ describes the process. Buenos Aires 2027 shows the path step by step — and why 'Valve announced' is the one phrase that does not fit.
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