NAVI vs HULIGANI: TI2026 Europe Qualifier elimination match June 27
In brief
- NAVI defeated MOUZ 2-0 on June 26, advancing to the elimination match.
- HULIGANI beat Enjoy 2-0 on June 26 after losing to PR Dota 2 on June 22.
- Loser is eliminated; winner fights for one of four European TI2026 Shanghai slots.
- Europe Closed Qualifier runs June 21–28 in double-elimination Best-of-3 format.
NAVI's path to the elimination match
NAVI dropped into the lower bracket earlier in the tournament before clawing back with a convincing 2-0 sweep over MOUZ on June 26. That victory kept the organization's Shanghai dreams alive heading into the high-stakes clash with HULIGANI.
HULIGANI's bracket position
HULIGANI took a similar detour, falling 2-1 to PR Dota 2 on June 22 before bouncing back with their own 2-0 dismantling of Enjoy on June 26. Both teams now stand on the knife's edge of elimination.
The stakes
The Europe Closed Qualifier runs from June 21 through June 28 using a double-elimination Best-of-3 format. Four teams will punch their tickets to Shanghai, where TI2026 is scheduled to run from August 13 to August 23. For both NAVI and HULIGANI, this match represents a final gateway to the world's premier Dota 2 championship.
