The highly anticipated Round 2 match of the IEM Cologne Major 2026 is set to feature Astralis against 9z.
Both teams secured crucial victories in their opening matches of Stage 2, with Astralis defeating GamerLegion and 9z overcoming FlyQuest. This upcoming clash marks a significant moment as the two organizations have not faced each other in Counter-Strike 2, with their last head-to-head encounter dating back to CS:GO in 2023.
The match is scheduled for June 6, 2026, at 15:30 UTC.