B8 is set to face Passion UA in the lower bracket quarterfinal 1 of IEM Rio 2026 on April 14, 2026, at 18:00 UTC.
This crucial best-of-three series will determine which team advances further in the tournament. Historically, B8 has shown significant dominance over Passion UA, securing victories in all four prior head-to-head encounters, including a 2-0 win at IEM Rio 2026 earlier on April 14, 2026.
For Passion UA, who did not qualify for the Major, IEM Rio 2026 represents a vital opportunity to improve their ranking. Their performance on maps like Mirage has been a concern, with a 32% win rate across 22 maps in the last six months, making it a potentially risky decider.