G2 Esports defeat FUT Esports in a tight series to reach the IEM Krakow 2026 playoffs
The match for a place in the playoffs at IEM Krakow 2026 between G2 Esports and FUT Esports delivered a close and intense battle. Both teams confidently won their own map picks, leaving little room for mistakes. After two maps, the series was tied, sending everything to a deciding Ancient. There, G2 managed to edge out their opponents and secure the victory.
Map veto:
- FUT removed Inferno
- G2 removed Nuke
- FUT picked Mirage
- G2 picked Dust2
- FUT removed Anubis
- G2 removed Overpass
- Ancient was left over
FUT started the series strong by winning their pick Mirage 13:9, controlling the pace and preventing G2 from imposing an aggressive style. However, the response from the European side was immediate: on their own map, G2 regained control and closed it out 13:9 thanks to better execution in key moments. The decider on Ancient turned into a true battle of nerves, with both teams trading rounds until the very end. G2’s defense proved decisive, as several timely retakes and calm clutch plays allowed them to once again secure a 13:9 win and clinch the series along with a playoff spot.
Match MVP
The MVP of the match was HeavyGod, who finished the series with an ADR of 87.6 and a 1.24 rating.
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PARIVISION
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NaVi#2
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FaZe Clan#90
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NRG Esports#10
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