Paper Rex shocked FURIA in an intense 2-1 series at VALORANT Masters Santiago 2026, the first international LAN of the season held in Chile. After losing to Haven 9-13, PRX turned things around, dominating Breeze 13-4 and finishing off Split 13-7 to move on to the upper bracket semifinals on March 10. This victory keeps their unbeaten playoff streak alive and increases their Championship Points for Champions Shanghai.
Haven: FURIA’s Strong Start
FURIA took early control on the attacker side of Haven, stopping PRX site pushes with strong defense. They led at halftime and resisted comebacks, winning crucial pistol and eco rounds to finish at 13-9. The Brazilian team’s aggressive play created a tense atmosphere, making PRX adjust quickly.
Breeze: PRX’s Dominant Reset
Map 2 on Breeze was PRX’s masterclass. Some clutch plays in 1v2 situations and excellent aim overwhelmed FURIA, who faltered under aggressive tactics. PRX won seven straight defense rounds, then smoothly took the attack side for a decisive 13-4 victory. This tied the series and shifted the momentum.
Split: Clutch Final Push
Decider Split had some early trades, but PRX controlled the middle and took bombsites at the right moments. Their disciplined post-plant play and successful duels stopped FURIA’s comeback and secured a 13-7 victory. f0rsakeN and d4v4i stood out in the late rounds, helping PRX advance as FURIA dropped to the lower bracket.
FAQs
Who won the FURIA vs Paper Rex match at Masters Santiago 2026?
Paper Rex defeated FURIA 2–1 in their Valorant Masters Santiago 2026 upper bracket playoff match to advance to the semifinals.
What were the map scores between FURIA and Paper Rex?
The series ended Haven 13–9 for FURIA, Breeze 13–4 for Paper Rex, and Split 13–7 for Paper Rex, giving PRX the overall 2–1 victory.
Did Paper Rex qualify for the semifinals after beating FURIA?
By winning the series 2–1, Paper Rex secured a spot in the Masters Santiago 2026 semifinals while FURIA dropped to the lower bracket.
