VALORANT Challengers 2026 EMEA: Stage 2 has come to an end, with NAVI Junior facing REBORN in the grand final.
NAVI’s academy roster delivered a solid performance throughout the series but managed to secure only one map victory. They claimed Split with a 13–10 scoreline, while REBORN came out on top on the remaining maps: Haven (13–9), Pearl (13–7), and Breeze (13–7).
As runners-up, NAVI Junior earned 8 EMEA Points and secured an invitation to VALORANT Challengers 2026 EMEA: Stage 3, where three spots for the VCT EMEA: Stage 2 Play-Ins will be up for grabs.
NAVI Junior concluded the group stage with a 1–1 record. The team lost its opening match against Beşiktaş (1–2) but bounced back with a 2–1 victory over CGN. They ultimately advanced to the playoffs thanks to a superior round differential.
As a reminder, Lee Sang-hyeok (Faker) has recently been appointed an honorary ambassador for Korean food culture in the Chinese-speaking market.
