Semifinalists confirmed for MLBB at GOTF 2026
The Games of the Future 2026 powered by Samruk-Kazyna reached the quarterfinal stage of the MLBB competition, with the eight remaining clubs now just three victories away from lifting the trophy.
Following three days of group-stage and decider-round action, four best-of-three quarterfinals would determine the semifinal lineup, with the winners moving one step closer to the title and the losers heading home.
Here's how the day's action unfolded.
Day 4 - Quarterfinals (7 August)
Team lineups and results:
Match 1 - Selangor Red Giants vs FUT Esports
Selangor Red Giants: Innocent, Kramm, Unii, Stormie, YumS
FUT Esports: Blotzfet, EkÅŸi, Kazue, Rx, SaikiMatch 2 - ONIC vs DIAN FENG YAO GUAI
ONIC: Kairi, Kelra-, Kiboy, Lutpi, SANZ
DIAN FENG YAO GUAI: FishGod, loong, Yione, Zaoshui, zzzedMatch 3 - Team Falcons vs Aurora Gaming
Team Falcons: Flap, Hadji, Kyle, Owgwen, SuperMarco
Aurora Gaming: Lunar, Pagu, Rosa, Sigibum, TienzyMatch 4 - Bigetron by Vitality vs PRO ESPORTS
Bigetron by Vitality: Emann, Finn, Morenooo, Nnael, Shogun
PRO ESPORTS: Kouzen, Koyly, PPPPP, Saa, SrylmFelix
Selangor Red Giants 2-0 FUT Esports
Selangor Red Giants became the first club to secure a place in the semifinals after defeating FUT Esports without dropping a game. FUT Esports made the better start to the opening game, carrying momentum from their recent victory over Team Spirit, but Selangor Red Giants gradually seized control through a series of decisive team fights before closing out the opener. The second game proved even more convincing, with Selangor Red Giants delivering a dominant performance to wrap up the series in just 10 minutes and book their place in the final four.
"We're really happy to get the 2-0 win. We felt well-prepared coming into the match, and after the first game we were confident sticking with our approach because we knew how they wanted to draft. Even when they put pressure on us early in the second game, we knew we could turn it around as it went on. Now our full focus is on the semifinal, and we're ready to face whoever comes next." – Muhammad Danish Fitri "Unii" Razman, Selangor Red Giants
ONIC 2-0 DIAN FENG YAO GUAI (DFYG)
ONIC advanced to the semifinals with a hard-fought 2-0 victory over DIAN FENG YAO GUAI (DFYG). ONIC controlled much of the opening game, building an early objective advantage before capitalizing on a decisive team fight near DFYG's base to claim the opener. Kairi starred with four kills, nine assists and just one death. DFYG responded strongly in game two, dominating the early stages and building a turret advantage, but ONIC produced a remarkable comeback through superior objective play. Gradually overturning the deficit, ONIC closed out the series in straight games.
Team Falcons 1-2 Aurora Gaming
Aurora Gaming booked their place in the semifinals after defeating Team Falcons in one of the closest series of the tournament. The opening game remained even through the early stages, before Aurora Gaming capitalized on a series of Team Falcons mistakes to take control and close it out. Team Falcons responded in game two with a dominant performance that leveled the series in just over 10 minutes. The deciding game proved to be a marathon – the longest MLBB match at the Games of the Future 2026. With both teams locked on six destroyed turrets after 20 minutes, Aurora Gaming finally broke the deadlock by winning a decisive late-game team fight and securing a hard-fought victory.
"I'm really proud of my team. It was a long and exhausting series, especially the third game, where there were a lot of emotions and mistakes from both sides. It was unpredictable, and at one point we knew we simply had to make a move. Team Falcons are a very strong team, but today we were just a little better. I'd also like to thank all the fans here for their support. It was great to see so many people cheering us on." – Lukasz "Pagu" Bigus, Aurora Gaming
Bigetron by Vitality 2-1 PRO ESPORTS
PRO ESPORTSmade the stronger start, destroying five turrets to Bigetron by Vitality's one by the 13-minute mark. Bigetron fought back to level the count at five apiece, but PRO ESPORTS regained control and eventually secured the opener with a final push. Bigetron by Vitality responded emphatically in game two to force a decider, in which they took control from the early stages. A dominant series of team fights – including a powerful Lord push – left PRO ESPORTS without a single turret as Bigetron by Vitality closed out the 2-1 victory to claim the final place in the semifinals. Manuel "Nnael" Simbolon starred in the deciding game, finishing with seven kills and seven assists without a single death.
All results
Key Takeaways:
The MOBA Mobile MLBB presented by Freedom competition continues tomorrow at the Zhaksylyk Ushkempirov Martial Arts Palace, where the semifinals will decide the two clubs who will compete for the Games of the Future 2026 title. Selangor Red Giants will face ONIC, while Aurora Gaming take on Bigetron by Vitality.
Meanwhile, the Games of the Future Astana 2026 campaigns of FUT Esports, DFYG, Team Falcons and PRO ESPORTS came to an end following today's quarterfinal matches.
Fans can continue following the action tomorrow as the semifinals get underway at 16:00 local time. Every match will be streamed live on Phygital+, the official streaming platform for the Games of the Future 2026, with full replays also available.
