Natus Vincere secured a 2-1 victory over Vitality in the Quarterfinal 2 of IEM Atlanta 2026. The match took place on May 15, 2026.
This encounter was a crucial stage for both teams at the tournament, which features a $300,000 prize pool. Despite Vitality being considered favorites and holding the world's #1 ranking against Natus Vincere's #2, the Ukrainian squad managed to turn the tide.
Historically, Vitality had shown strong results against Natus Vincere, winning their last two encounters within the past 30 days. However, in this quarterfinal, Natus Vincere delivered a decisive performance, securing their advancement to the next stage.