The MongolZ beat NAVI to reach the IEM Beijing 2026 grand final

The MongolZ defeated NAVI 2-0 in the IEM Beijing 2026 semi-final. They won Cache 13-10 and Inferno 13-11. The result sent the Mongolian roster to its first big-event grand final in 14 months; its previous appearance at this stage came at FISSURE Playground 2 in September 2025.

How The MongolZ won both maps

The MongolZ finished their T side on Cache with an 8-4 lead. NAVI attempted a comeback after the side switch, but rounds lost against partial buys disrupted their recovery. On Inferno, NAVI led 7-5 at halftime, yet The MongolZ turned the map around. Techno's one-versus-two clutch was one of the decisive moments.

Grand final against MOUZ

The MongolZ will face MOUZ in a best-of-five grand final. The match is scheduled for November 8 at 10:30 Moscow time. At the preparation time of 05:55 Moscow time, the final had not started, so its result is not part of this report. The victory over NAVI secured The MongolZ a place in the tournament's deciding series.