YEKINDAR on FURIA’s Struggles in CS2: “We Work — No Time to Be Sad”

FURIA’s CS2 Crisis: YEKINDAR Breaks Silence

Mareks "YEKINDAR" Gaļinskis has addressed FURIA’s disappointing start to the 2026 CS2 season, admitting the team is going through a difficult period after a dominant 2025.

Following an early exit from BLAST Rivals Spring 2026, the Latvian rifler made it clear that the team is focused on improvement rather than frustration.

“We are working — there is nothing else left to do. There is no time to be sad,” YEKINDAR said.

What Went Wrong for FURIA in 2026?

After winning multiple trophies in 2025, expectations for FURIA Esports were extremely high. However, their CS2 results in 2026 have sharply declined.

At BLAST Rivals Spring 2026, FURIA:

Lost to GamerLegion

Fell to FaZe Clan in a decisive series

Failed to reach playoffs

The loss to FaZe was particularly painful, exposing issues in coordination, map control, and consistency.

YEKINDAR explained that the team may have misjudged its own strength last year:

“In 2025, many games were won through clutches and small details — not because everything was perfect.”

Team Reset: Inside FURIA’s Rebuild

According to YEKINDAR, the focus now is rebuilding the team’s identity in Counter-Strike 2.

“We need everyone to understand how we want to play, what our system is, and what we believe in as a team.”

This includes:

Improving communication

Reworking tactical structure

Aligning player roles

The current priority is long-term stability, not short-term results.

“No Excuses” — Reaction After BLAST Elimination

After the tournament, YEKINDAR publicly admitted the team’s performance was unacceptable:

“There are no excuses. We’re unhappy with both our individual level and team play.”

Despite the criticism, he emphasized that mentality is key:

“We lost — and we move on.”

FaZe Factor: Why the Matchup Was So Difficult

FURIA’s loss to FaZe Clan highlighted another issue — adapting to unpredictable opponents.

YEKINDAR noted that FaZe:

Played with high confidence

Used unexpected micro-decisions

Capitalized on momentum

He also pointed out individual impact plays that disrupted FURIA’s structure, especially on Nuke.

From Champions to Struggling Contenders

The current slump is even more surprising considering FURIA’s recent success:

Multiple tier-1 titles in 2025

Strong international performances

Considered a Major contender

That makes their 2026 CS2 decline one of the biggest storylines in esports right now.

What’s Next for FURIA?

FURIA’s next major test will be PGL Astana 2026, where the team hopes to bounce back and prove their struggles are temporary.

Internally, the roster is still confident — and fully committed to fixing its issues through practice and analysis.