Karmine Corp eliminate FUT Esports with a 2:1 victory at VCT 2026: EMEA Kickoff

Karmine Corp knocked FUT Esports out of VCT 2026: EMEA Kickoff, securing a hard-fought 2:1 win in a Best of 3 series. The matchup developed into a tense battle, but KC proved more composed in decisive moments and closed the series on the third map, ending FUT’s tournament run.

Despite FUT Esports fighting back on Split and briefly seizing momentum, Karmine Corp regrouped and delivered a confident showing on the decider to stay alive in the competition.

Haven — 14:12 Karmine Corp

The opening map was extremely close. Karmine Corp took early control on defense and went into halftime leading 8:5. In the second half, FUT Esports increased the pressure on attack and managed to pull the score back, but KC held firm in the crucial rounds and pushed the map to overtime, where they secured a narrow 14:12 victory.Key performances came from dos9 on Omen with 25 kills and Avez on Phoenix, who finished with 22 frags, consistently opening space for his team.

Split — 13:8 FUT Esports

FUT Esports answered back convincingly on Split. Strong defensive setups and clean executions allowed them to control the pace of the map and maintain a solid economic advantage throughout. Karmine Corp struggled to find consistency in their attacks, while FUT won the majority of key duels and comfortably closed the map 13:8 to even the series.

Pearl — 13:7 Karmine Corp

On the deciding map, Karmine Corp looked in full control from the start. Beginning on defense, KC quickly built an early lead and dictated the tempo of the game. FUT attempted to raise the aggression, but KC read the plays well, controlled key areas of the map, and denied any comeback chances, closing Pearl 13:7 to eliminate FUT Esports.

With this 2:1 victory, Karmine Corp eliminate FUT Esports from VCT 2026: EMEA Kickoff and continue their run in the tournament, while FUT’s campaign comes to an end after a tightly contested series.

VCT 2026: EMEA Kickoff features 12 teams and serves as a crucial early-season event, with results directly impacting qualification for Masters Santiago. Fnatic entered the tournament as one of the clear title contenders, and this performance sent a strong message that the team is ready to fight for the top from the very beginning of the season.