G2 Esports besegrar FUT Esports i en jämn serie och når slutspelet i IEM Krakow 2026.

The match for a place in the playoffs at IEM Krakow 2026 between G2 Esports and FUT Esports delivered a close and intense battle. Both teams confidently won their own map picks, leaving little room for mistakes. After two maps, the series was tied, sending everything to a deciding Ancient. There, G2 managed to edge out their opponents and secure the victory.

Map veto:

1. FUT removed Inferno
2. G2 removed Nuke
3. FUT picked Mirage
4. G2 picked Dust2
5. FUT removed Anubis
6. G2 removed Overpass
7. Ancient was left over

FUT started the series strong by winning their pick Mirage 13:9, controlling the pace and preventing G2 from imposing an aggressive style. However, the response from the European side was immediate: on their own map, G2 regained control and closed it out 13:9 thanks to better execution in key moments. The decider on Ancient turned into a true battle of nerves, with both teams trading rounds until the very end. G2’s defense proved decisive, as several timely retakes and calm clutch plays allowed them to once again secure a 13:9 win and clinch the series along with a playoff spot.

Match MVP

The MVP of the match was HeavyGod, who finished the series with an ADR of 87.6 and a 1.24 rating.

With this win, G2 have guaranteed their place in the playoffs, while FUT drop to the lower bracket, where they will continue fighting for a playoff berth. IEM Krakow Stage 2 runs from January 31 to February 3, featuring 16 teams competing for spots in the playoffs.