Falcons Eliminate FaZe From IEM Beijing 2026 in Last-Place Exit

FaZe's IEM Beijing 2026 campaign ended without a series victory on November 3 after Falcons secured a 2-1 win in Group A's lower bracket. Despite a standout performance from Jason "JBOEN" Boe Nielsen on Anubis, FaZe could not complete the comeback, leaving China in last place.

Falcons opened with a dominant 13-3 victory on Ancient, lost Anubis 10-13, and recovered to win Mirage 13-7. Maksim "kyousuke" Lukin led the winning side with 58 kills and a 1.58 series rating, while Ilya "m0NESY" Osipov added 49 kills and a 1.40 rating.

The elimination carried additional significance for Finn "karrigan" Andersen, who faced his former FaZe teammates for the first time since joining Falcons in April 2026.

Quick Summary: Falcons vs FaZe at IEM Beijing 2026

• Result: Falcons defeated FaZe 2-1.

• Elimination: FaZe finished their tournament without a series win after losses to FURIA and Falcons.

• Top performer: kyousuke, 58 kills, 100.6 ADR and a 1.58 rating.

• FaZe standout: JBOEN, 43 kills across the series and a 2.05 rating on Anubis.

• Next opponent at the time: Falcons were scheduled to face the loser of HEROIC vs The MongolZ.

• Verification: Completed match result reported by HLTV on November 3, 2026.

   

How Falcons Eliminated FaZe From IEM Beijing 2026

Ancient: Falcons dismantle FaZe's map pick

The series began in disastrous fashion for FaZe, who selected Ancient but struggled to establish any momentum.

Falcons controlled the map from the opening stages, closing out a commanding 13-3 victory.

kyousuke was the standout performer, posting a 2.08 map rating. m0NESY and René "TeSeS" Madsen also contributed strongly, giving Falcons an immediate advantage in the elimination series.

For FaZe, the opening defeat created a difficult scenario: they needed to win two consecutive maps to keep their tournament alive.

Anubis: JBOEN keeps FaZe alive

FaZe responded on Anubis with their strongest performance of the series.

JBOEN delivered 25 kills, 95.5 average damage per round and a 2.05 rating, helping FaZe secure a 13-10 victory.

His impact was particularly important because it prevented Falcons from completing a straightforward 2-0 sweep.

The result demonstrated that FaZe could still challenge Falcons when their individual performances translated into round wins. However, maintaining that level across the deciding map proved much more difficult.

Mirage: Falcons win seven consecutive rounds to close the series

The deciding map began competitively.

FaZe finished their first half on the T side at 6-6, leaving the series open heading into the second half.

Although FaZe won the second-half pistol round, Falcons immediately disrupted their momentum with a successful force-buy.

That round proved decisive in the match's overall trajectory.

Falcons followed it with six more consecutive round wins, turning a competitive Mirage into a 13-7 victory.

The result completed Falcons' 2-1 series win and officially ended FaZe's IEM Beijing campaign.

Background: FaZe's Difficult Beijing Campaign and karrigan's Reunion

FaZe entered the lower-bracket meeting with Falcons already facing elimination after an opening defeat to FURIA.

That made the November 3 match a must-win encounter for Twistzz and his teammates.

The matchup also represented a significant chapter in the relationship between two prominent Counter-Strike organizations.

karrigan, previously a central figure in FaZe's leadership structure, had departed the organization in April 2026 to join Falcons. The move preceded Falcons' victory at the IEM Cologne Major, according to HLTV.

His first competitive meeting with his former organization added a personal storyline to an already important elimination match.

For Falcons, the series was an opportunity to extend their tournament run. For FaZe, it was their final chance to avoid an early departure.

FaZe and Falcons rosters in the Beijing match

These are the five-player lineups recorded for the November 3 series, rather than a claim about subsequent roster changes.

Why FaZe's Last-Place Exit Matters

The result extends beyond a single best-of-three defeat.

FaZe lost both of their series in Beijing, while Falcons demonstrated that they could recover from a setback on Anubis and close an elimination match under pressure.

Three factors stand out.

1. FaZe's individual performances were inconsistent

JBOEN produced an exceptional performance on Anubis, but the overall series statistics show a significant gap between the teams.

Twistzz finished with 26 kills, 42 deaths and a 0.64 rating, while Neityu recorded a 0.80 rating.

One series cannot establish a long-term trend, but those numbers help explain why FaZe struggled to match Falcons across three maps.

2. Falcons' leading players delivered consistently

kyousuke and m0NESY finished as the two highest-rated players in the series.

Their combined 107 kills accounted for a substantial share of Falcons' offensive production.

NiKo also contributed a positive kill differential and a 1.23 rating, giving Falcons a third player above the 1.00 mark.

3. FaZe's tournament ended before a deeper bracket run

FaZe's elimination removed the organization from the remaining competition.

Falcons, meanwhile, earned another opportunity in the lower bracket.

The result does not, by itself, confirm any roster changes, ranking movements or consequences for future tournament invitations.

Match Timeline: Falcons vs FaZe

Key Details: IEM Beijing 2026 Elimination Match

Complete player statistics

All three maps combined. Rating figures use HLTV Rating 3.0.

Tactical Analysis: How Falcons Took Control

Editorial analysis based on verified scores, map selection and round progression. Not a demo-based tactical review.

Ancient exposed FaZe's problems on their own selection

Ancient was FaZe's chosen map, making the 13-3 loss particularly significant.

Falcons won the first half 10-2 and then closed the map with a 3-1 second half.

The 10-2 opening suggests that FaZe struggled to establish control early. However, the available evidence does not identify one specific tactical weakness, such as poor utility usage or ineffective site rotations, as the definitive cause.

Anubis showed the value of a high-impact AWPer

JBOEN's 25-kill performance gave FaZe a way back into the match.

His 2.05 rating demonstrates how strongly his individual performance influenced the map.

Still, FaZe's dependence on standout performances is an issue worth monitoring rather than a conclusion that can be established from one match.

Mirage highlighted Falcons' ability to recover economically

The most important turning point came immediately after FaZe won the second-half pistol round.

Falcons responded by winning a force-buy and subsequently maintained their momentum.

This sequence illustrates how a single successful low-economy round can transform a close CS2 map.

For FaZe, the immediate concern was not merely losing the pistol-round advantage. It was failing to stop the seven-round sequence that followed.

Map veto and selection

The veto adds useful context: FaZe were comprehensively beaten on their own pick but recovered on Falcons' selection. The deciding map ultimately determined the series.

Tournament and Competitive Impact

For FaZe: A result that raises performance questions

FaZe's elimination gives the team several areas to evaluate.

The first is consistency across maps. A competitive performance on Anubis was not enough to offset heavy defeats on Ancient and Mirage.

The second is the distribution of individual impact. JBOEN delivered FaZe's highest series rating, while several teammates finished significantly below their opponents.

The third is leadership under pressure. With Twistzz leading the team, the Mirage collapse may prompt further examination of how FaZe respond when an opponent overturns an early-round advantage.

None of these observations confirms an internal team problem or an impending roster move.

For Falcons: Progress, but not proof of a complete turnaround

Falcons achieved the immediate objective of surviving the lower bracket.

Their strongest positive indicators were the performances of kyousuke and m0NESY, combined with their ability to recover after losing Anubis.

However, Falcons also dropped a map despite winning Ancient convincingly.

That leaves an important question for subsequent matches: can Falcons maintain their strongest level against opponents capable of challenging them across an entire series?

Ranking and VRS implications

No verified before-and-after Valve Regional Standings calculation was supplied for this match.

Consequently, the precise effect on FaZe's or Falcons' VRS points, invitation eligibility and rankings remains TBD.

It would be misleading to assign an exact ranking movement based solely on this result.

What Changes Now?

For FaZe, IEM Beijing 2026 is over. Their immediate competitive focus shifts away from the tournament toward preparation for subsequent events.

For Falcons, the victory secured progression through the lower bracket.

At the time of the original match report, their next opponent was due to be determined by the HEROIC vs The MongolZ matchup.

The result also establishes a new head-to-head reference point between karrigan and his former organization.

That storyline could become relevant again if the teams meet in future tournaments.

There is no verified evidence in the supplied material of an immediate roster announcement or organizational response to FaZe's elimination.

What to Watch Next

Several developments will determine whether the Beijing result represents an isolated setback for FaZe or part of a wider competitive trend.

1. FaZe's next LAN appearance: Whether the team improves its map consistency and avoids another early elimination.

2. Twistzz's leadership: How FaZe respond to difficult economic situations and opponent momentum.

3. JBOEN's development: Whether his performance against Falcons translates into consistent results across multiple opponents.

4. Falcons' lower-bracket performance: Whether kyousuke and m0NESY can reproduce their Beijing impact.

5. Future FaZe vs Falcons meetings: Whether the rivalry develops further following karrigan's departure.

Confirmed next-event dates and later tournament results should be added only after checking the relevant event records.

Related Teams, Players and Events

Key player entities: Russel Twistzz Van Dulken, Finn karrigan Andersen, Maksim kyousuke Lukin, Ilya m0NESY Osipov, Nikola NiKo Kovač and Jason JBOEN Boe Nielsen.

FAQ: Falcons vs FaZe at IEM Beijing 2026

Who won Falcons vs FaZe at IEM Beijing 2026?

Falcons defeated FaZe 2-1 on November 3, 2026. Falcons won Ancient 13-3 and Mirage 13-7, while FaZe won Anubis 13-10.

Why were FaZe eliminated from IEM Beijing 2026?

FaZe lost their opening match against FURIA and subsequently lost their lower-bracket elimination series against Falcons. They finished without a series victory.

Who was the best player in Falcons vs FaZe?

kyousuke was the highest-rated player across the three maps, finishing with 58 kills, 100.6 ADR and a 1.58 rating. JBOEN produced FaZe's standout individual map performance with a 2.05 rating on Anubis.

Did karrigan play against his former FaZe teammates?

Yes. The November 3 series was karrigan's first meeting with FaZe since his April 2026 departure to Falcons.

Who did Falcons face next at IEM Beijing 2026?

At the time of the elimination match, Falcons were due to face the loser of HEROIC vs The MongolZ. The confirmed subsequent opponent and result require a separate follow-up verification.