The first BLAST Rivals semifinal has concluded, where NAVI faced FaZe for a spot in the grand final, with NAVI securing a 2:0 victory.
- Dust2 — 13:5 (FaZe’s pick)
- Ancient — 13:11 (NAVI’s pick)
For NAVI, this is already their third grand final of a major tournament in 2026, making them one of the most successful teams of the season. Meanwhile, for FaZe, this is somewhat of a surprise run: despite a very turbulent period, they managed to reach the semifinals and put up a competitive fight.
MVP of the match was w0nderful, posting a 1.32 rating, though it’s worth highlighting the performances of iM (1.31) and makazze (1.28).
As a reminder, NaVi unveiled a special jersey for the Esports World Cup 2026