In a decisive Round 2 match at the IEM Cologne Major 2026, 9z secured a 1-0 victory over Astralis.
The Best of 1 series saw 9z emerge victorious, marking a significant step forward in the tournament for the world No. 20 ranked team. This event, which commenced on June 2 and concludes on June 21, features a substantial $1,250,000 prize pool.
The map pool for the IEM Cologne Major 2026 includes Dust2, Mirage, Inferno, Nuke, Overpass, Ancient, and Anubis.