The list of playoff participants for the IEM Cologne Major 2026 has been expanded with another team. BetBoom confidently defeated FUT Esports with a score of 2:0 in the decisive match of the Swiss stage, securing their spot in the arena. For the Turkish team, the loss means the end of their tournament run.
The match took place during the fifth round of Stage 3, where teams with a 2-2 record were fighting for the last tickets to the playoffs. Despite being one of the main revelations of the tournament, FUT couldn't challenge their opponent and lost on both maps.
Match Result
BetBoom Team 2:0 FUT Esports
Mirage (FUT's pick) — 13:7
- First half: 11:1
- Second half: 2:6
Dust2 (BetBoom's pick) — 13:7
- First half: 7:5
- Second half: 6:2
Already on Mirage, the Russian team effectively settled any questions about the map's winner. BetBoom dominated in defense and finished the first half with a score of 11:1. FUT managed to slightly close the gap after switching sides, but a comeback didn't happen.
On Dust2, the Turkish team looked much more competitive, but after an even first half, BetBoom completely controlled the game in attack and closed out the map and series without much trouble.
BetBoom Continue the Fight for the Title
For BetBoom, this success marked the culmination of a challenging journey through Stage 3. The team endured several tough matches but managed to pull together at the crucial moment and secure a spot in the playoffs of the season's most prestigious tournament.
Now the team joins the list of those continuing the fight for the championship title of IEM Cologne Major 2026 in front of the arena audience.
FUT Conclude Their Performance
Despite being eliminated, FUT can be satisfied with their performance in the tournament. The Turkish team became one of the main revelations of the Major, securing several notable victories and challenging more experienced opponents. As a result of the championship, FUT finished in 12-14th place and earned $20,000 in prize money.
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