NAVI and Spirit Successfully Reach IEM Rio 2026 Playoffs

At IEM Rio 2026, the decisive matches of the group stage have concluded. These series determined the final playoff participants and the teams that advanced directly to the semifinals. The tension was at its peak, as every mistake could cost the tournament.

G2 0:2 Spirit

Team Spirit confidently defeated G2 and secured a spot in the quarterfinals.

On Mirage, Spirit immediately seized the initiative and controlled the pace of the game — 13:7. Dust2 was more evenly matched, but in the crucial rounds, Spirit appeared more stable and closed the map 13:11.

Spirit advances to the playoffs through the lower bracket and looks increasingly confident, while G2 exits the tournament in 7th-8th place.

Falcons 2:1 Vitality

Falcons defeated Vitality in a tense series and advanced directly to the semifinals.

Falcons took Mirage (13:10), but Vitality responded on Dust2 (13:6), completely outplaying their opponent. On the decisive Nuke, the teams delivered a true battle that went into overtime, where Falcons managed to squeeze through — 16:14.

Falcons secure a direct slot in the semifinals, while Vitality remains in the fight, starting the playoffs from the quarterfinals.

Natus Vincere 2:1 Aurora

Natus Vincere overcame Aurora in a challenging match to reach the quarterfinals.

NAVI confidently started on Inferno (13:4), but lost focus on Mirage (11:13). The decisive map Dust2 was under the control of the Ukrainian team, which had a strong first half and carried the game to victory.

NAVI continues their journey in the playoffs, while Aurora exits the tournament in 7th-8th place.

FURIA 2:0 MOUZ

FURIA decisively defeated MOUZ and became the second team to advance directly to the semifinals.

On Mirage, the Brazilians dominated — 13:5. Dust2 was more competitive, but FURIA still controlled the course of the game and closed the series 13:9.

FURIA advances directly to the semifinals, while MOUZ awaits their opponent in the quarterfinals.

The group stage of IEM Rio 2026 concluded with intense and decisive matches. Falcons and FURIA secured the best position by advancing directly to the semifinals.

Meanwhile, Team Spirit and Natus Vincere battled through elimination matches and continue their fight in the quarterfinals. Ahead lies the playoffs, where there will be no room for error, and each series will be crucial in the battle for the title.