Thorin didn’t hold back Team Falcons after their early exit from IEM Beijing 2026. The squad finished in 7th-8th place following a turbulent group stage run that included two defeats against Natus Vincere.

Team Falcons opened their campaign with a 0-2 loss to NAVI, forcing them down to the lower bracket. They recovered temporarily by defeating FaZe Clan 2-1 and securing a 2-0 win over HEROIC. However, a subsequent 1-2 defeat to NAVI in the decisive playoff-qualifying match sealed their elimination from the tournament after four played matches.

“For Falcons, getting knocked out of the IEM Beijing 2026 group stage is a disgrace. The team lost to NAVI twice, while The MongolZ reached the final by beating NAVI and FURIA,” Thorin stated.

The stark contrast in tournament trajectories highlighted The MongolZ advancing all the way to the grand final by overcoming top opposition like NAVI and FURIA, while Team Falcons failed to convert their lower bracket momentum.