In a decisive XSE Pro League 2026 matchup on July 5, 2026, 9z secured a dominant 2-0 victory over MIBR. This crucial win propelled 9z into the playoffs, while MIBR's journey in the tournament concluded.
The match, part of Round 5, saw the globally 8th-ranked 9z face off against 22nd-ranked MIBR. The map veto process included 9z removing Anubis and MIBR removing Dust2, with 9z then picking Nuke as one of the maps played.
With this 2-0 sweep, 9z successfully advanced to the next stage of the XSE Pro League 2026, solidifying their position as a top contender.