9z delivered a significant upset by defeating top-ranked Vitality with a 2-1 scoreline in Round 2 of the IEM Cologne Major 2026.
The best-of-three series took place on June 12, 2026, where the 21st-ranked 9z managed to overcome the world's number one team, Vitality. This result marks a notable moment in the tournament, impacting both teams' paths forward.