NAVI beat Falcons 2–0 in their IEM Beijing opener
NAVI won Ancient and Mirage to advance to a match for a playoff place.
SHOT editorial team1 min read
The series ended in two maps: 13–5 on Ancient and 13–11 on Mirage.
A commanding Ancient
NAVI defeated Falcons 2–0 in the IEM Beijing group stage on November 2. On Ancient, NAVI built a wide advantage and finished the opening map 13–5. w0nderful posted a 2.24 rating, his best of 2026, together with a +13.39% round swing.
A tighter Mirage finish
Mirage was considerably closer, with forcebuy wins and multi-kill rounds going both ways. A key moment was makazze’s ace in an eco round, which turned a 3v5. NAVI closed the map 13–11 and prevented the series from reaching a decider.
Different stakes next
NAVI will next face FURIA, with the winner securing a playoff place. Falcons move on to an elimination match against FaZe. A single result has therefore sent the teams toward two very different tournament situations.
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