{"id":346036,"date":"2026-02-01T20:15:00","date_gmt":"2026-02-01T20:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/?p=346036"},"modified":"2026-02-01T20:15:00","modified_gmt":"2026-02-01T20:15:00","slug":"g2-beat-fut-furia-eliminate-mongolz-iem-krakow-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/en\/news\/g2-beat-fut-furia-eliminate-mongolz-iem-krakow-2026","title":{"rendered":"G2 secure playoff spot as FURIA eliminate The MongolZ at IEM Krak\u00f3w 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

Another decisive day at IEM Krak\u00f3w 2026 delivered two storylines moving in opposite directions. G2 Esports booked their place in the playoffs after a controlled 2\u20131 victory over FUT in the Group A upper bracket semi-final, while FURIA kept their tournament hopes alive by eliminating The MongolZ in a tense lower-bracket series. For G2, it was a statement win under pressure with playoffs on the line. For FURIA, survival came through resilience and late-series dominance, while The MongolZ saw their run come to an abrupt end.<\/p>\n

G2 vs FUT \u2014 experience prevails<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Road to the matchups \u2014 pressure at both ends of the bracket<\/h3>\n

FUT<\/strong> entered the upper bracket semi-final on a three-match win streak, riding confidence from disciplined performances earlier in the event. Their structure and trading had been effective throughout Stage 1, but facing G2 represented a clear step up in individual quality and late-round experience.<\/p>\n

For G2<\/strong>, the objective was simple: win and secure playoffs. After an inconsistent start to the season, Krak\u00f3w offered a chance to stabilize their trajectory and avoid the chaos of the lower bracket. The semi-final was a direct test of composure and adaptability.<\/p>\n\n

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Mirage \u2014 13:9. FUT strike first<\/h3>\n

Mirage opened with FUT dictating the tempo. Strong early-round pressure and effective trading allowed them to punish G2\u2019s slower setups. Despite moments of resistance, G2 struggled to control the map consistently, and FUT closed their pick 13:9 to take the series lead.<\/p>\n

Dust2 \u2014 13:9. G2 answer back<\/h3>\n

Dust2 marked a turning point. G2 tightened their structure, leaned into controlled mid presence, and found far more impact from their AWP and rifling core. FUT\u2019s openings became less frequent, and their economy never fully stabilized. G2 closed Dust2 13:9, leveling the series with authority.<\/p>\n

Ancient \u2014 13:9. G2 close with control<\/h3>\n

On the decider, G2 never looked rattled. Strong CT-side setups and cleaner mid-round calls denied FUT space to play their usual structured defaults. While FUT remained competitive early, G2 steadily widened the gap and closed Ancient 13:9, sealing a composed 2\u20131 victory.<\/p>\n

Player statistics for the match<\/h3>\n

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Player of the match \u2014 Aulon \u201cKrabeni\u201d Fazlija<\/h3>\n