WSOP 2026: Breno Drumond and Henrique Lessa Win Tag Team Event

In the WSOP 2026 schedule, the Tag Team Event became the focus. The Brazilian duo of Breno Drumond and Henrique Lessa emerged from over 1,200 teams, ultimately defeating the American team in heads-up play to win the champion's gold bracelet and approximately $150,000 in prize money.

Event Overview

Since its introduction, the WSOP Tag Team Event has attracted a large number of amateur and professional players with its unique alternating-player rule. Each team consists of two players who decide before each hand which player will enter the pot and can switch at any time. This format tests not only individual skill but also the deep understanding of each other's ranges and real-time adaptability.

The 2026 event attracted 1,245 teams, with a total prize pool of over $2 million. Final day used a blind-increasing structure with starting blinds at 3,000/6,000 and a big blind ante of 6,000. Drumond and Lessa eliminated several strong opponents at the final table, including a Canadian duo led by two former champions and a Spanish professional team.

Champion Background

Breno Drumond is a new-generation Brazilian tournament player who previously gained extensive experience in online events and has won a WSOP Online event. Henrique Lessa is a mixed-game specialist skilled in Omaha and No-Limit Hold'em. The two had clear roles in this competition: Drumond was responsible for aggressive blind stealing, while Lessa played solidly in middle and late positions to control the pot.

Final Hand Review

In the final hand, they faced Jeremy and Ryan of the American team. Preflop, the American team shoved from the small blind for about 60 big blinds. Drumond, holding A♠K♠ in the big blind, thought for a moment and called. The flop came 9♠7♠2♣, turn 5♠, river 3♦. Drumond had top pair with top kicker, and although he missed his flush draw he still held the lead. The opponent eventually mucked his hand.

After this battle, the Brazilian team's status in the Brazilian poker community further improved. The two said after the event: "A tag team event requires complete trust, and we achieved that."