Team Spirit vs RED Canids Result IEM Rio 2026

Team Spirit defeated RED Canids 2-1 on April 14, 2026, in the Group A Lower Round 2 at the Farmasi Arena in Rio de Janeiro. The victory keeps Spirit’s tournament life alive, while RED Canids are eliminated from IEM Rio 2026. Spirit now advances to face G2 Esports in the lower bracket final. EsportScanner provides free AI CS2 predictions for every IEM Rio 2026 match.

Map Results

Anubis

Spirit took the opening map 13-7, showcasing a disciplined T-side that successfully bypassed RED Canids' defensive setups. The 6-round margin was driven by early aggression, allowing Spirit to dictate the economy throughout the second half.

Dust2

RED Canids nearly forced a massive upset by stealing Spirit’s map pick with a 13-11 victory. Despite Spirit entering with an 89% win rate on this surface, coldzera’s 82.4% KAST provided the stability RED Canids needed to edge out the final rounds of regulation and force a third map.

Ancient

The decider was a clinical display from the CIS squad. Spirit’s CT-side proved impenetrable, leading to a 10-2 half-time advantage. They closed the map 13-5, with the 8-round winning margin reflecting Spirit's superior tactical depth on Ancient compared to the Brazilian side.

Standout Performances

donk was the undisputed star of the series, finishing with a 1.42 rating. His 24 opening kills provided Spirit with a man-advantage in 34% of the rounds played, a statistical anomaly that RED Canids could not counter over three maps.

coldzera maintained an 82.4% KAST across the series for RED Canids. Despite the loss, his ability to trade effectively and stay alive in high-pressure situations was the primary reason the Brazilian squad was able to secure a map win on Dust2.

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