Team Falcons secured a decisive 2-1 victory over Vitality in Quarterfinal 2 of IEM Cologne Major 2026 on June 19, 2026, advancing further in the tournament.
This result marks a significant upset, as Team Falcons, currently ranked 4th globally, overcame a strong opponent. The match was a best-of-three series, concluding with Team Falcons taking the win after three intense maps. The event's map pool for the tournament includes Dust2, Mirage, Inferno, Nuke, Overpass, Ancient, and Anubis, showcasing a broad strategic challenge for participating teams.
Prior to this encounter, Vitality had previously defeated Team Falcons in IEM Rio 2026, making this victory a notable turnaround for Team Falcons.