NAVI moved up to second place in HLTV’s global CS2 ranking

Natus Vincere have climbed to second place in HLTV.org’s global Counter-Strike 2 ranking. Aleksi “Aleksib” Virolainen’s squad collected 499 points and overtook FURIA Esports, returning to the group of main contenders for leadership on the professional scene.

Team Vitality still hold first place in the ranking, having remained at the top since mid-December 2025. At the same time, the latest ranking update brought changes for several notable teams. Aurora Gaming, 9z Team, B8 Esports, Monte, and GamerLegion all improved their positions. Meanwhile, Team Liquid dropped out of the top 20, falling to 22nd place after losing four positions.

M80 made major progress, climbing 11 spots after winning DraculaN Season 6. Alliance also entered the top 25 after gaining seven positions. Monte showed positive movement as well, rising by four places.

NAVI’s rise is largely connected to the team’s recent results at major tournaments. Earlier, the squad finished second at BLAST Open Spring 2026, where they reached the final but lost to Team Vitality in the decisive match. Nevertheless, that strong performance allowed Aleksib’s roster to strengthen its position in the world ranking.

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The HLTV ranking is updated weekly. It is based on teams’ results over the past two months, as well as achievements from the previous year, whose impact gradually decreases over time.