
NAVI fall to FURIA and end their run at IEM Krakow 2026
FURIA claimed a victory over Natus Vincere in a Stage 2 matchup at IEM Krakow 2026, closing the series 2–1. The Brazilian squad proved stronger on Mirage and Dust2, while NAVI were only able to respond on Inferno. As a result of the loss, the Ukrainian team conclude their tournament run, while FURIA continue their push toward the playoffs.
Map Veto
- Natus Vincere removed Overpass
- FURIA removed Ancient
- Natus Vincere picked Mirage
- FURIA picked Inferno
- Natus Vincere removed Nuke
- FURIA removed Anubis
- Dust2 was left over
Mirage (13:7 FURIA)
FURIA confidently won their opponent’s map pick. In the first half, the Brazilian team started on the CT side, where they felt comfortable and secured an 8:4 lead. After the side switch, NAVI tried to find their usual CT-side rhythm on Mirage, but FURIA proved to be the stronger side. The final score was 13:7 in favor of FURIA.
Inferno (9:13 NAVI)
In the first half on Inferno, it was difficult to name a clear favorite. The teams traded rounds and finished the half tied. NAVI gained the upper hand on the T side, where after a streak of five rounds they conceded only three more and closed Inferno 13:9.
Dust2 (13:6 FURIA)
Dust2 started with a very even battle, as both teams confidently won their rounds and ended the first half tied 6:6. After the side switch, the initiative fully shifted to FURIA, who played flawlessly on the CT side. NAVI were unable to find answers to the defense and failed to win a single round on the T side, while FURIA calmly closed the map with a convincing 13:6 victory.
Match MVP
The MVP of the match was YEKINDAR, who finished the series with 96.2 ADR and a 1.37 rating.
3DMAX
Falcons3.1Make a bet1.3IEM Krakow 2026
MOUZ
FaZe Clan1.44Make a bet2.58IEM Krakow 2026
Aurora1.25Make a bet3.51IEM Krakow 2026
G2 Esports
Team Spirit3.04Make a bet1.28NAVI finish their run at IEM Krakow 2026 in 9th–12th place, earning $16,000 in prize money. FURIA continue their campaign and will face Astralis in a matchup for a spot in the playoffs. IEM Krakow Stage 2 runs from January 31 to February 3, with 16 teams competing for places in the playoffs.


