Eternal Fire reach IEM Beijing closed qualifier

Eternal Fire advanced to the closed qualifier for IEM Beijing 2026 after defeating 100 Thieves in the European open qualifier on August 24, 2026. Color, Nemiga and Nuclear TigeRES also secured the remaining spots in the closed portion.

The European open qualifier concluded on August 24. BC.Game, 1win and OG were eliminated on day one, leaving 100 Thieves as the highest-ranked team still in contention until their loss to Eternal Fire in the final round.

Eternal Fire were competing in their first tournament with new signing Caner ‘soulfly’ Kesici, who joined the roster ahead of the qualifier. 100 Thieves’ lineup included Jack ‘Gizmy’ von Spreckelsen.

On August 24, Color beat EAC 2-1, Nemiga defeated Acend 2-0 and Nuclear TigeRES shut out CYBERSHOKE 2-0. Those results completed the list of teams advancing to the closed qualifier.

The closed qualifier will decide which squads move on to the IEM Beijing 2026 main event and determine the remaining spots in the tournament field.