The 9z team is set to face The MongolZ in an anticipated Round 5 match at the IEM Cologne Major 2026 on June 15, 2026, at 12:00 UTC.
This upcoming encounter marks a significant moment for both teams in the tournament, with The MongolZ currently holding the #21 spot in the world rankings by HLTV.
Historically, The MongolZ have shown dominance over 9z, securing victories in both of their head-to-head CS2 matches over the last 12 months, with a commanding 4-0 map score.
The previous encounter between these two teams took place in June 2026, further highlighting the historical advantage held by the Mongolian squad. While 9z recently secured a comeback victory against PARIVISION in Stage 3 of the IEM Cologne Major 2026, they will need to overcome a strong historical precedent to advance against The MongolZ.