The second and final participant emerging from Group A will be determined in the match between the teams NAVI and LOUD. This encounter is scheduled for August 11-12. The team that loses will conclude its journey in the tournament, finishing in 9th-12th place and will receive $30,000 for the team.

The teams have never met before, but the players from each side have always desired to face each other on the gaming field. At the world championship, their wish has become a reality, and the match between NAVI and LOUD will be decisive for Group A. It is here that it will be determined which of the participants will advance to the playoff stage to continue competing for $2.25 million, while the other team will be forced to end its tournament journey.

NAVI

NAVI started the tournament with a victory over Team Liquid with a map score of 2:0. Although the score suggests that the match was easy for NAVI, in reality, it wasn't. The "Yellow-Blacks" won the first map with a score of 13:11, and the second with 17:15. Details about the match can be found here.

However, they couldn't manage to beat the next team, DRX, and the encounter for them ended with a score of 1:2. But NAVI had every chance to emerge victorious from this encounter, as two of the three maps went into overtime not in their favor.

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LOUD

The reigning world champions, LOUD, despite a loss in the tough first match against DRX, managed to beat Team Liquid without giving their opponents any chance. They showcased that the team is in excellent form, notwithstanding rumors of unrest in the team because Erick “aspas” Santos is reportedly planning to leave. The team looks confident and ready to display their best game against NAVI.

Forecast

It's hard to predict the victor of this confrontation. NAVI surprised the audience with their level of play, even though they were the underdogs in this group. Meanwhile, there are rumors around LOUD, especially concerning player Erick “aspas” Santos, who reportedly doesn't want to play with this team and plans to move to another team after the world championship. More on this can be read here.

Our editorial team leans towards the outcome that NAVI, in a tough battle, will win the match with a map score of 2:1 and will continue the fight for $1 million and the title of world champion.