FUT Esports, featuring two Ukrainian players in the lineup, kicked off their IEM Kraków 2026 campaign with a convincing 2–0 victory over FURIA. The European side looked composed and confident throughout the series, taking full advantage of FURIA’s struggles on the attacking side.
On Mirage, FUT’s map pick, the Europeans completely outplayed FURIA in the first half, building a large lead before the side switch and eventually closing the map 13–11. On Dust2, FUT raised the tempo even further: after a more competitive first half, they secured the pistol round and comfortably closed out the map 13–6.
With this win, FUT advance through Group A and will face G2 in a match for a playoff spot, while FURIA drop to an elimination match against The MongolZ.
As a reminder, B8 have moved segukawa back to their academy roster.
