NAVI eliminate Falcons to claim the final IEM Beijing playoff spot
NAVI lost Ancient but routed Falcons on Inferno and Mirage in the Group A decider.
SHOT editorial team1 min read
NAVI defeated Falcons 2-1 to become the final team in the IEM Beijing 2026 playoffs, while Falcons were eliminated from the tournament.
Recovery after Ancient
NAVI opened the series with an 11-13 loss on Ancient but did not let the setback define the match. They took control on Inferno and won 13-4, sending the contest to a deciding Mirage. The last available playoff berth was therefore settled on map three.
Twelve attacking rounds
NAVI produced a flawless T side on Mirage and reached halftime with a 12-0 lead. Falcons collected three rounds after the break, but the deficit was already insurmountable: the map ended 13-3 and the series 2-1 for NAVI.
After losing the opener, NAVI sharply turned the series around and conceded only seven rounds across Inferno and Mirage. The win secured the final playoff place; Falcons exited IEM Beijing 2026.
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