UPDATE: The electrifying battles at the Counter-Strike 2 Budapest Major are reaching a fever pitch as NAVI, FaZe Clan, and G2 Esports fight for three pivotal playoff spots. With only hours to go, the intensity is palpable as six teams vie for a chance to continue their championship dreams.
Just announced: NAVI is currently dominating their advancement match against B8, leading 1-0 after a decisive 13-4 victory on Ancient. Map 2, Train, is underway, with Mirage set as a potential tiebreaker. Despite a recent 2-13 setback against FURIA, NAVI remains heavily favored to secure their playoff position.
“NAVI swept B8 3-0 earlier in Stage 2, demonstrating their superiority,” commented analysts following the match.
B8, having previously stunned Team Falcons in Round 1, appears outmatched against NAVI, struggling to contend with elite competition.
Meanwhile, FaZe Clan is set to face Passion UA at 16:30 CET in another must-win match. After a shaky start, FaZe rebounded impressively, going undefeated through Stage 2 and claiming an early victory over Vitality. Following losses to Spirit and The MongolZ, they comfortably defeated 3DMAX to stay in contention. Passion UA, surprising many by toppling M80, Liquid, and Imperial, will need to deliver an upset to keep their tournament hopes alive.
The most anticipated matchup of the day features G2 Esports against Team Falcons in a winner-takes-all best-of-three format. This clash, set for later today, is critical for both teams. G2 started strong with victories against Passion UA and paiN but fell to FURIA and The MongolZ, creating a high-stakes atmosphere for this do-or-die encounter. Falcons, recovering from a Round 1 loss to B8, have shown resilience, but their recent defeat to MOUZ adds pressure to their campaign.
The stakes could not be higher as the playoff bracket is nearly complete. FURIA, Team Spirit, The MongolZ, Team Vitality, and MOUZ have already secured their spots. The outcomes of today’s matches will determine which teams join them in the single-elimination playoff bracket, commencing on December 11 and culminating with the Grand Final on December 14.
Fans around the world are eagerly tuning in to witness these nail-biting confrontations as the quest for glory continues. Stay tuned for live updates as the action unfolds in Budapest!
