FURIA Eliminate NAVI at IEM Kraków 2026 — Full Match Breakdown, Stats, and What It Means

FURIA secured one of their most important wins of the 2026 season by knocking Natus Vincere out of IEM Kraków 2026, claiming a 2–1 victory in the Group A lower bracket and keeping their playoff hopes alive.

The result was more than just survival. It was revenge for Budapest, where NAVI eliminated FURIA at the StarLadder Budapest Major 2025, a loss that stalled FURIA’s momentum at the time and raised questions about the team’s consistency on the biggest stages.

Match Result and Map Scores

Mirage: FURIA 13–7 NAVI

Inferno: NAVI 13–9 FURIA

Dust2: FURIA 13–6 NAVI

The decider map told the story of the series: unstable economies, aggressive force buys, and then one team finally finding control. That team was FURIA.

Map-by-Map Analysis

Mirage: FURIA set the tone early

Mirage marked a clear shift from the Budapest matchup. Danil “molodoy” Golubenko delivered a far more impactful performance, helping FURIA stabilize after early pressure and build a dominant CT-side half. The Brazilians closed the map confidently and immediately put NAVI on the back foot.

Inferno: NAVI strike back

Inferno saw NAVI regain composure. Strong Banana control and well-timed mid-round calls allowed them to punish FURIA’s rotations. A crucial late-round clutch from Valeriy “b1t” Vakhovskiy sealed the map and forced a decider.

Dust2: Chaos turns into control

Dust2 began as a force-buy-heavy slugfest, with neither side able to string rounds together. Once FURIA stabilized their economy, however, the gap became obvious. Cleaner spacing, sharper entries, and superior late-round decision-making allowed them to close the map convincingly and end NAVI’s run in Kraków.

Key Player Stats (HLTV Rating 3.0)

Mareks “YEKINDAR” Gaļinskis (FURIA): 51–38, 1.37 rating

Danil “molodoy” Golubenko (FURIA): 43–36, 1.22 rating

YEKINDAR was the clear difference-maker across the series, consistently opening rounds and converting advantages. Molodoy’s performance was especially notable given his quieter showing in the Budapest loss to NAVI.

On the NAVI side, production was spread thin. While b1t and makazze hovered near average ratings, the team lacked a standout carry performance when it mattered most.

Context From Verified Player Quotes

Speaking earlier during IEM Kraków, YEKINDAR acknowledged that FURIA are still chasing consistency at the very top, noting that the team does not yet see itself on the same level as the elite title favorites. That assessment aligns with how FURIA play: high ceiling, but still prone to volatility.

In a separate interview, molodoy explained that opponents now prepare heavily against FURIA’s tendencies, forcing constant adaptation — a theme that played out against NAVI, especially in the scrappy early rounds on Dust2.

After the Budapest Major, Gabriel “FalleN” Toledo admitted that FURIA attempted to disrupt NAVI through veto strategies, but the plan ultimately failed. Kraków offered a chance to correct that narrative — and this time, FURIA executed when it counted.

What This Win Means for FURIA and NAVI

For FURIA

Advance in the lower bracket and stay alive in Kraków

Set up a crucial matchup against Astralis with an arena spot on the line

Demonstrate measurable progress compared to Budapest, particularly in individual impact and late-round composure

For NAVI

Another early exit in 2026 following losses in BLAST Bounty and earlier Kraków matches

Miss out on the arena stage at the first major “Super Elite” event of the year

Continued questions around consistency and firepower in high-pressure series

Related Coverage and Background

• NAVI’s playoff victory over FURIA at the Budapest Major

• FURIA’s shaky start to IEM Kraków after an opening loss

• YEKINDAR and molodoy interviews addressing FURIA’s form and adaptation in 2026

All of these threads converge in this result: FURIA are not flawless, but they are improving — and NAVI felt the consequences in Kraków.