Team Falcons secured a 2-1 victory over Monte in Round 3 of the IEM Cologne Major 2026 on June 13, 2026, advancing further in the tournament.
This match marked a significant turnaround for Falcons, who had previously lost to Monte in their first encounter at the same tournament on June 11, 2026. Monte chose Inferno as their map pick, while Falcons opted for Dust2 in this best-of-three series.
The win demonstrates Falcons' ability to adapt and overcome previous defeats, especially considering their 2-0 victory over Monte in the Round of 16 at the BLAST Premier Bounty S1 2026 on May 24, 2026. The IEM Cologne Major 2026, an S-Tier event with a $1,170,000 prize pool, is being held in Cologne, Germany, from June 2 to June 21, 2026.