BETBOOM beat FURIA to reach the IEM Beijing 2026 semi-finals
BETBOOM won the quarter-final 2-1 and ended a five-match losing streak against FURIA.
SHOT editorial team1 min read
The deciding Nuke went to overtime, where BETBOOM closed the series 16-14.
BETBOOM defeated FURIA 2-1 in the IEM Beijing 2026 quarter-finals. They took Ancient 13-5, lost Dust2 10-13, and won the deciding Nuke 16-14 in overtime. The result ended BETBOOM's five-match head-to-head losing streak against the Brazilian organization.
How the series was decided
BETBOOM did not concede a single CT round on Ancient. On Nuke, they opened a 5-0 lead, allowed FURIA back into the map, and failed to convert five match points in regulation. FURIA forced overtime, but BETBOOM secured the final two rounds.
The next match
BETBOOM will face MOUZ in the semi-final. This is the roster's second consecutive deep run at a major LAN after reaching the Thunderpick World Championship final. FURIA leave IEM Beijing in 5th-6th place, while BETBOOM remain in contention for the grand final.
Share this news
Send this story to a friend or your team chat
