FaZe Clan, B8 and HEROIC eliminated from PGL Cluj-Napoca 2026

FaZe Clan, B8again A HERO later groups were excluded from it PGL Cluj-Napoca 2026 as the battle for the remaining qualifying spots heats up.

The trio failed to secure a place in the fifth round of the Group Stage after recording their third defeat to end the tournament with a 1-3 record.

After making an unprecedented run at StarLadder Budapest Major 2025 Grand Final, FaZe Clan hopes to start the 2026 season on the front foot. However, the rapid elimination from BLAST Bounty Season 1 followed by a top 12 finish IEM Krakow 2026 it was not the start the Red Militia had in mind.

The Cluj-Napoca team’s campaign started with a victory over HEROIC, with strong defensive strategies that made the difference against their rival. FaZe Clan was unable to build on the momentum from their first victory, losing to Team Falcons before inspiration Parivision comeback put second-placed Bigs on the brink of another early exit.

Climbing up Astralis sealed FaZe Clan’s fate, with a 13-5 victory In ancient times and a 13-9 win The Miragewe closed out a 2-0 sweep to add another upset to FaZe Clan’s season.

B8 ended 2025 showing signs of being competitive among the powerhouse rosters with a top eight finish PGL Masters Bucharest, and a high placing of 11 at the Budapest Major.

The run of the Ukrainian team in the Cluj-Napoca Group Stage showed the strongest teams in the world. Following an early defeat at FURIA In the first round, B8 bounced back by sweeping HEROIC 2-0 to earn a spot in the third round, where MongolZ I was going to wait.

B8 managed to keep MongolZ loyal to the most competitive of the three. A back-and-forth Nuke required overtime to decide the winner, but the Mongolians held on for a 19-17 victory to hand the Ukrainians their second loss of the Group Stage.

Small margins proved the difference in B8’s deciding game against them Aurora Gamesand the latter emerged with a 2-0 series win to bring Cluj-Napoca’s treacherous campaign to an end.

HEROIC’s 2026 season began with a playoff appearance at BLAST Bounty, setting the stage for an upward climb. Valve Regional Standings (VRS). Early losses to B8 and FaZe Clan saw the European roster become the first to be eliminated in the first round, but a 2-0 sweep 3DMAX it kept the rivalry going.

G2 Sports showed its superior offensive and defensive strategy throughout Mirage to win 13-6, and Ancient 13-9 to send HEROIC home. Despite the defeat, HEROIC showed signs of brilliance and Tim’Stop‘ Ångström continues to show his worth after joining the team in January.

Elsewhere, MOUZ again MongolZ they are the next two teams to book a spot at the BT Arena with 3-1 records. Defending champion Cluj-Napoca has survived in form FUT Sports roster, earned a 2-0 sweep and another playoff appearance. At that time, MongolZ won NAVI in its fourth round match to advance to the next stage.

Anarbileg ‘cobrazera’ Uuganbayar proved vital in the closing stages against NAVI, with his quick reactions proving vital in securing the final rounds of defense to secure a 2-1 series win.