Natus Vincere has withdrawn from BLAST Open Porto 2026

Natus Vincere lost in straight maps to G2 Esports during the group stage of BLAST Open Porto 2026 and was eliminated from the tournament.

The team led by Aleksi “Aleksib” Virolainen lost 6-13 on Ancient and was also unable to defeat their opponent on Inferno, finishing the map 10-13.

As a result, Natus Vincere has been eliminated from the BLAST Open Porto 2026, while G2 Esports will later face either Aurora Gaming or M80 in the Group A lower bracket final.

BLAST Open Porto 2026 began on August 26 and will conclude on September 6. Sixteen teams are competing for the championship title and a $1.1 million prize pool. The group stage matches are taking place in Denmark, after which the top teams will travel to Portugal for the playoffs.

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