FUT eliminate B8 from PGL Bucharest 2026 and advance to the semifinals

FUT defeated B8 2–0 in the PGL Bucharest 2026 playoffs to secure a spot in the semifinals. The Ukrainian squad ends their run just one step short of the top four.

Map veto:

1. B8 removed Anubis
2. FUT removed Inferno
3. B8 picked Ancient
4. FUT picked Overpass
5. FUT removed Dust2
6. B8 removed Nuke
7. Mirage was left over

Ancient (13:11 FUT)

The series kicked off on Ancient, where the match unfolded as a closely contested battle. Both teams traded momentum throughout the map, but FUT proved more precise in the crucial moments. In the end, they secured a 13:11 victory to take the early lead in the series.

Overpass (16:13 FUT)

On Overpass, B8 looked even more confident and controlled the game for a significant portion of the map. However, in the second half, FUT managed to turn things around with a solid defense and key clutch rounds. In a tense finish, FUT closed out the map 16:13, sealing the series win.

Match MVP

The MVP of the match was esenthial from B8, who delivered the strongest individual performance despite his team’s loss. He finished with an ADR of 83.5 and a 1.33 rating, consistently finding opening kills and creating advantages for his team in key moments.

B8 conclude their run at PGL Bucharest 2026 in 5th–8th place, earning $62,500 in prize money. FUT will face the winner of The MongolZ vs PARIVISION in the semifinals. PGL Bucharest 2026 takes place from April 4 to April 11, featuring 16 teams competing for a $625,000 prize pool.