{"id":441517,"date":"2026-11-03T14:39:32","date_gmt":"2026-11-03T14:39:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/?p=441517"},"modified":"2026-11-03T14:39:32","modified_gmt":"2026-11-03T14:39:32","slug":"furia-beat-navi-to-reach-playoffs-at-iem-beijing-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/en\/news\/furia-beat-navi-to-reach-playoffs-at-iem-beijing-2026","title":{"rendered":"FURIA Beat NAVI to Reach Playoffs at IEM Beijing 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

FURIA defeated Natus Vincere 2:1 in the Group A upper-bracket semifinal at IEM Beijing 2026, securing a place in the playoffs. After losing Ancient in overtime, FURIA recovered from a 3:9 halftime deficit on Nuke and completed the series with a victory on Cache.<\/p>\n

Kaike \u201cKSCERATO\u201d Cerato was the highest-rated player of the match with a 1.32 Rating 3.0, helping FURIA continue their winning run following the PGL Masters Bucharest 2026 title.<\/p>\n\n

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Tournament context<\/h2>\n

IEM Beijing 2026 features 16 teams competing in two double-elimination groups, with three teams from each group advancing to the playoffs. The winner of the upper-bracket semifinal secures a playoff spot, while the losing team drops into the lower bracket.<\/p>\n

FURIA entered the match after defeating FaZe 2:1 in their opening series, while NAVI advanced with a 2:0 victory over Falcons. Both teams were one victory away from qualifying for the playoffs.<\/p>\n

The series featured two overtime maps, with FURIA recovering from a difficult start to secure their second victory at the tournament.<\/p>\n

How the match unfolded \u2014 FURIA vs NAVI<\/h2>\n

Series score: 2:1 in favor of FURIA<\/p>\n

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  1. Ancient (pick NAVI) \u2014 16:12 in favor of NAVI\n

    NAVI started strongly, securing an 8:4 advantage in the first half. FURIA recovered after switching sides, winning eight rounds to force overtime at 12:12. However, NAVI took all four overtime rounds and secured the opening map.<\/p><\/li>\n

  2. Nuke (pick FURIA) \u2014 16:12 in favor of FURIA\n

    NAVI appeared close to winning the series after building a 9:3 halftime lead on the second map. FURIA responded with a 9:3 second half to force another overtime. The Brazilian team then won four consecutive rounds to complete the comeback and level the series at 1:1.<\/p><\/li>\n

  3. Cache (decider) \u2014 13:10 in favor of FURIA\n

    FURIA carried their momentum into the deciding map and established an 8:4 lead in the first half. NAVI fought back after switching sides, winning six rounds, but were unable to complete another comeback. FURIA closed the map 13:10 and secured the series.<\/p><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    Player statistics for the match taken from HLTV<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

    Player of the Match \u2014 Kaike \u201cKSCERATO\u201d Cerato (FURIA)<\/h2>\n