eSports Insider · Feb 7
NAVI and GIANTX eliminated from VCT EMEA Kickoff 2026
Image credit: Wojciech Wandzel/Riot GamesNAVI and GIANTX have been eliminated from VCT EMEA Kickoff 2026 after losing elimination matches against Team Heretics and Team Liquid, respectively.
As a result, NAVI and GIANTX will miss out on Masters Santiago, while their opponents can still qualify for the first global VCT event of the year through the lower bracket.
Team Heretics Looks Revitalised Versus NAVI
Image credit: Heretics ValorantThe day kicked off with a rematch betweenTeam Heretics and NAVI, which had previously faced off in the Upper Bracket Quarterfinals. While the first encounter concluded in a 2-1 victory for NAVI, Team Heretics delivered a dominant 2-0 sweep this time around.