NAVI Bounce Back After Inferno Slip to Knock World No.1 FURIA Out of StarLadder Budapest Major 2025

NAVI Bounce Back After Inferno Slip to Knock World No.1 FURIA Out of StarLadder Budapest Major 2025

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Budapest, Hungary — December 12, 2025

In one of the most dramatic quarter-final clashes at the StarLadder Budapest Major 2025, Natus Vincere overcame a late collapse on Inferno to defeat FURIA 2-1 and send the world number one team packing. The win propels NAVI into the Major semifinals, where they will face FaZe Clan next. 

FURIA entered the MVM Dome as tournament favorites, but it was NAVI who stole the spotlight early, claiming a convincing map one victory on Mirage and refusing to be shaken even after a momentum-swinging defeat on Inferno. 

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Map Breakdown

Mirage – NAVI 13-5 FURIA
NAVI set the tone with a dominant Mirage performance. Tactical depth and aggressive map control saw them dismantle FURIA’s setups. Standout play came from Ihor “w0nderful” Zhdanov, who posted high impact numbers and controlled key rounds. 

Inferno – FURIA 16-13 NAVI
On Inferno, NAVI appeared in full control with a strong 10-3 lead, only for FURIA to claw back. A crucial **1v3 clutch from FURIA’s Gabriel “FalleN” Toledo shifted the momentum, with FURIA pushing the map into overtime and eventually securing the win — silencing many of NAVI’s early advantages. 

Train – NAVI 13-3 FURIA
In the decider, NAVI refused to let the Inferno setback linger. After a powerful pistol round and consistent tactical execution, they surged to a 9-1 lead and never looked back, closing the series with a commanding Train performance. 

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Key Performances & Tactical Edge

NAVI’s layered team strategy — especially on Mirage and Train — made the difference. w0nderful continued his impressive form throughout the series, while Drin “makazze” Shaqiri made impactful space plays that kept FURIA guessing. 

FURIA, despite being the world’s top-ranked side and winners of multiple trophies this season, couldn’t maintain consistency. Their Inferno comeback showcased resilience, but on Train they suffered from early pressure that snowballed into defeat. 

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Final Score:
NAVI 2–1 FURIA
• Mirage — 13-5
• Inferno — 13-16
• Train — 13-3