Falcons and Natus Vincere will face each other in the IEM Beijing 2026 Group A lower-bracket final after securing 2-0 victories over HEROIC and B8, respectively. Both teams delivered strong performances in their elimination matches, setting up a decisive encounter for a place in the tournament's playoffs.
The two European squads successfully avoided elimination and will now compete for the final playoff position available through their side of the bracket. Falcons advanced after comfortably defeating HEROIC, while NAVI overcame fellow Ukrainian organization B8 in a more competitive series. Their upcoming match will determine which team continues its championship campaign.
Falcons secured their place in the lower-bracket final after defeating HEROIC on Ancient and Dust2. The team established control early, winning Ancient 13-8 before delivering an even stronger performance on Dust2. Their 13-6 victory on the second map completed a comfortable sweep and eliminated HEROIC from the competition.
Maksim "kyousuke" Lukin was the standout performer, finishing the series with 44 kills, 25 deaths, and a 1.90 rating. The young Russian also recorded 114.7 average damage per round, demonstrating his impact throughout the match. René "TeSeS" Madsen and Ilya "m0NESY" Osipov provided additional support with ratings of 1.30 and 1.26, respectively.
Natus Vincere also advanced with a 2-0 victory, overcoming B8 in the lower-bracket semi-final. NAVI controlled Ancient to secure a 13-8 victory before facing stronger resistance on Dust2. The second map reached halftime tied at 6-6, but NAVI responded with an impressive attacking performance to establish a 12-7 advantage.
B8 refused to surrender, winning four consecutive rounds to reduce the deficit to 12-11. However, NAVI secured the final round of regulation to close out Dust2 13-11 and complete the series. The victory eliminated B8 from IEM Beijing while keeping NAVI's playoff ambitions alive.
Ihor "w0nderful" Zhdanov delivered an outstanding performance for NAVI, finishing the series with 40 kills, 26 deaths, and a 1.45 rating. The Ukrainian AWPer also recorded 86.8 average damage per round and an impressive 84.4% KAST, helping his team maintain control during important moments.
Captain Aleksi "Aleksib" Virolainen contributed 31 kills and a 1.35 rating, while Valeriy "b1t" Vakhovskiy recorded 35 kills with a 1.27 rating. Their combined efforts proved essential in overcoming B8's resistance. For the eliminated Ukrainian squad, Alexey "alex666" Yarmoshchuk was the highest-rated player with a 1.20 rating.
The upcoming encounter will be the second meeting between Falcons and NAVI at IEM Beijing 2026. The teams previously faced each other in the opening round of the group stage, where NAVI secured a 2-0 victory. Falcons will now have an opportunity for revenge, while Natus Vincere will attempt to repeat their earlier success.
Both teams enter the rematch with momentum following their recent victories. Falcons demonstrated exceptional individual firepower against HEROIC, while NAVI showed resilience in their series against B8. The best-of-three match is scheduled for November 4 at 10:30 CET, with the winner advancing to the playoff quarter-finals and the loser exiting the competition.
With the group stage nearing its conclusion, Falcons and NAVI face one of their most important matches of the tournament. Both organizations entered IEM Beijing with ambitions of reaching the knockout stage, but only one can secure the remaining playoff position through the Group A lower bracket.
For Falcons, qualification would mark a successful recovery following their opening defeat against NAVI. Meanwhile, Natus Vincere have an opportunity to continue their positive run and strengthen their position among the tournament's leading contenders. The winner will advance to the playoffs and remain in contention for the IEM Beijing 2026 title.
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