{"id":417535,"date":"2026-08-19T21:32:37","date_gmt":"2026-08-19T21:32:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/?p=417535"},"modified":"2026-08-19T21:32:37","modified_gmt":"2026-08-19T21:32:37","slug":"furia-eliminate-aurora-at-esports-world-cup-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/en\/news\/furia-eliminate-aurora-at-esports-world-cup-2026","title":{"rendered":"FURIA Eliminate Aurora at Esports World Cup 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

FURIA defeated Aurora 2-1 in the Round of 16 of the Esports World Cup 2026 playoffs. The Brazilian side recovered after losing Nuke and closed the series on Mirage to secure a place in the quarterfinals.<\/p>\n

The result matters because FURIA stayed alive in the title race after a close three-map battle. Meanwhile, Aurora\u2019s run ended in the 9th-16th place bracket, with the team earning $35,000 in prize money.<\/p>\n\n

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FURIA and Aurora Fight Through Three Maps<\/h2>\n

Ancient \u2014 FURIA 13-11 Aurora. Aurora chose Ancient, but FURIA claimed the opening map after a tight contest. Aurora built an 8-4 lead in the first half, while FURIA responded after the side switch. However, FURIA held on in the final rounds and took the map 13-11.<\/p>\n

Nuke \u2014 Aurora 16-14 FURIA. FURIA selected Nuke and started decently, leaving the first half at 5:7. Then Aurora started to build a round difference to 12:9, and FURIA were able to close the gap and start overtime rounds. In the end, Aurora was stronger and won the map with the score 16:14.<\/p>\n

Mirage \u2014 FURIA 13-9 Aurora. Mirage was left as the final map of the veto. Aurora took control early with a 9-3 first half and maintained enough of an advantage to finish the series. But FURIA refused to lose, and won 10 consecutive rounds and secured the victory in the series, closing the map with a score 13:9 and series 2:1.<\/p>\n

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KSCERATO Leads FURIA as Series MVP<\/h2>\n

Kaike \u201cKSCERATO\u201d Cerato was FURIA\u2019s highest-rated player in the series with a 1.26 Rating. He finished with a 64-50 K-D record, 88.1 ADR and a 76.3% KAST, providing a consistent impact across all three maps.<\/p>\n

Danil \u201cmolodoy\u201d Golubenko also had a strong series for FURIA, posting a 1.25 rating. For Aurora, Ali \u201cWicadia\u201d Haydar Yal\u00e7\u0131n led the team with a 1.23 rating, but his performance was not enough to prevent the elimination.<\/p>\n