Nongshim RedForce’s Francis reports mouse and PC issues after NRG loss
Nongshim RedForce player Kim "Francis" Mu-bin stated that mouse and PC issues impacted his performance during the team's opening match at VALORANT Champions 2026. However, he clarified that he does not hold the equipment responsible for the loss.
Nongshim RedForce fell 0–2 to NRG in their Group D series. Following the match, Francis expressed disappointment at being unable to fully showcase his skills on the Champions stage due to technical malfunctions. Despite the hardware issues, he credited NRG's performance for the outcome, noting that they possessed more experience and the skill to overwhelm his team.
With this result, NRG advances to the Group D winners' match, while Nongshim RedForce moves to the elimination match to stay in the tournament. VALORANT Champions 2026 is currently held in Shanghai, featuring 16 teams competing for a $2.25 million prize pool and the world championship title.