The Ukrainian team has flown in the CS:GO world for over a decade, but with NAVI's unexpected elimination from the IEM Cologne 2023 group stage today, they will have to watch the remainder of the competition from the stands. Astralis defeated Natus Vincere 2-1 (25-23 Ancient, 9-16 Nuke, 16-12 Overpass) in the bottom bracket of Group B, securing the last slot in the IEM Cologne playoffs.
Due to FaZe Clan's financial difficulties, some of the company's lowest CSGO Major stickers are now worth more than its stock.
While teams from the Americas and Europe compete in qualifying for the Global Finals, Imperial and 9z will square off in the Argentine capital. The third Global Finals, the TO's second after becoming global in 2022, as well as FiReLEAGUE Battle, a one-time event, have also been confirmed.
Watch our live coverage of the action at IEM Rio, the first tier-one event after the Major qualifications. See the best topics, the player of the day, and the highlights from IEM Rio's first competitive stage.
