Vietnamese squad MVK Esports secured a 3-1 victory over Brazilian team FURIA on day three of the League of Legends World Championship 2026 Play-In Stage. This result kept MVK's tournament hopes alive and guaranteed them a rematch against Karmine Corp for the final Swiss Stage spot.
The lower bracket series began with complete dominance from MVK. In the first game, the Vietnamese squad confidently controlled the map, closing out the match in 31 minutes with a 21-8 kill lead. In game two, MVK continued to outclass their opponents in team fights, securing a 27-minute victory (17-7) and reaching match point.
FURIA managed to respond in game three. Thanks to the proactive plays of Andrey "Ayu" Saraiva, the Brazilian team seized the initiative, preventing their opponents from gaining an early advantage. After 36 minutes of play, FURIA destroyed MVK's Nexus (21-8) and extended the series.
In the decisive fourth map, MVK regained control of the game, focusing on vision control and securing lane advantages. The team's Jungler, Lương Hải “Gury” Long, played a key role on Wukong, effectively zoning out opponents and creating favorable conditions for team fights. In 28 minutes, MVK destroyed FURIA's base with a 21-8 score, officially closing out the series.
Now, MVK Esports will face Karmine Corp in the Play-In grand final on Sunday, October 18. The Vietnamese team will look to take revenge for their crushing 0-3 defeat in the previous round. The winner of the matchup will claim the last remaining spot in the tournament's Swiss Stage.
FURIA leaves Worlds 2026 in 18th place, taking home $40,000 in prize money. The Brazilian squad joins Cloud9 KIA on the list of teams that have concluded their run at the tournament.
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