9z secured a 2-1 victory over PARIVISION in Round 1 of the IEM Cologne Major 2026 on June 11, 2026. This result sees 9z advance in the tournament, marking a significant win against a higher-ranked opponent.
The best-of-three (BO3) series was a closely contested affair. Prior to the match, PARIVISION held a global ranking of 10th, while 9z was ranked 21st, making 9z's triumph an upset.