Team Liquid secured a 1-0 victory over BIG in their opening match at IEM Cologne Major 2026.
The Best-of-1 encounter took place on June 2, 2026, as part of Stage 1 of the prestigious tournament. Liquid, currently ranked 26th, overcame 38th-ranked BIG in a crucial early game.
Recent performance data shows BIG with a higher average rating (1.20 vs 1.05 for Liquid), KPR (0.76 vs 0.66), and KAST (77.1% vs 72.3%) over the past three months, while Liquid had a lower DPR (0.65 vs 0.58). Despite these statistics, Liquid managed to clinch the win.
This victory gives Liquid an early advantage in the tournament's initial stage, while BIG will need to regroup for their upcoming matches.