Thoughts on competitive TF2 in 2026?

i’m coming from FACEIT CS2 and Valorant’s (built in) ranked system, and i’ve got a few questions about TF2’s EU scene:

\- Where’s the best place to start?

\- What does matchmaking look like?

\- How is skill determined (ELO, win/loss, etc.)?

\- What’s the anti-cheat situation like?

\- How are comms abuse and bans handled?

I’d really appreciate it if someone could answer these as best they can. I’m excited to finally play TF2 in a proper ranked environment.