Natus Vincere vs The MongolZ (2-1) - Esports World Cup 2026

Natus Vincere edged out The MongolZ 2–1 at Esports World Cup 2026 on 15 August 2026. The best-of-3 series ran across Inferno, Ancient, Mirage.

Inferno went 13–5 to Natus Vincere. W0nderful led the map with a 1.57 rating and 19 kills. Ancient went 13–9 to The MongolZ. 910 led the map with a 1.48 rating and 20 kills. Mirage went 13–8 to Natus Vincere. makazze led the map with a 1.32 rating and 19 kills.

Standout moments: iM's a 1v3 clutch in round 7 on Inferno, 910's a 1v1 clutch in round 7 on Inferno, 910's a 1v3 clutch in round 8 on Inferno. makazze earned series MVP with a 1.30 rating (49–39 K–D, 95 ADR).