Streaks end. Sometimes quietly, sometimes in a playoff series at one of esports’ biggest annual stages. On July 4, 2026, LYON chose the latter.
The reigning LCS champions knocked out FURIA Esports in the MSI 2026 playoffs, ending a run that had become something of a regional legend: eight consecutive wins against North American teams at Riot-sanctioned events, all without a single loss.
What happened
The two teams met in a best-of-five series during the MSI playoff bracket, and LYON came out on top. The result carries weight beyond a single match result because it marks the first time a North American squad had beaten FURIA in this format at a Riot event.
FURIA arrived at MSI with serious momentum. The Brazilian organization had gone a perfect 8-0 against North American competition at Riot events, a record built on disciplined macro play and the standout jungle performances of their player Tatu.
