PGL Astana, IEM Atlanta and F_1N: playoff race, group openers and coaching market

PGL Astana 2026 group stage matches

At PGL Astana on May 11, Team Spirit defeated FURIA 2–1 and advanced to the playoffs, while 9z Team beat MOUZ by the same score to move on as well. The Mongolz took down G2 2–0, and Aurora defeated PARIVISION 2–0, leaving Jame’s squad in the elimination-match zone.

IEM Atlanta 2026 Group A matches

IEM Atlanta opened with a packed Group A matchday: Team Vitality beat BCGame 2–0, BetBoom Team edged B8 Esports 2–1, paiN Gaming defeated FaZe Clan 2–0, and FUT Esports handled NRG Esports 2–0. 

F_1N is open to offers

Ivan “F_1N” Kochugov announced that he is a free agent and is looking for a head coach or assistant coach position. He is open to offers from the CIS and other regions, with SPARTA Esports being his most recent team from January to March 2026.