In a close series at the Intel Extreme Masters Rio 2026, Natus Vincere emerged victorious over B8 with a final score of 2:1. Natus Vincere dominated Ancient with a decisive 13:0 victory, but B8 fought back on Inferno to secure a 13:4 win. The series concluded on Dust2, where Natus Vincere sealed their victory with a 13:5 scoreline. Natus Vincere's makazze delivered an exceptional performance throughout the match, achieving a 1.48 rating and a 38-31 K-D ratio.