The first round of Stage 2 has ended, and the teams have already learned their opponents for the second round of the Swiss system of IEM Cologne Major 2026 Stage 2. After the opening matches, the participants were divided into the 1-0 and 0-1 groups, where they will continue the fight for advancement to the tournament playoffs.
Among the most interesting confrontations of the second round, the match between G2 and Monte is worth noting, where two winners of the first round will meet. Also attracting attention are the FUT — TYLOO and Astralis — 9z matches, which will determine several more contenders for a 2-0 record. An interesting match among the teams without victories is B8 against M80, as the teams from Stage 1 will try to get their first victory at Stage 2 and avoid falling to the 0-2 group.
Matches of Teams with a 1-0 Record
- FUT vs TYLOO
- Astralis vs 9z
- G2 vs Monte
- Spirit vs MIBR
Matches of Teams with a 0-1 Record
- paiN vs BIG
- Legacy vs FlyQuest
- BetBoom Team vs GamerLegion
- B8 vs M80
For all participants of the 0-1 group, these matches will have special importance, because a defeat will send the team to the 0-2 bracket, where there will practically be no room for error.
Schedule of the Second Round
1-0 Matches
- 17:30 — FUT vs TYLOO
- 17:30 — Astralis vs 9z
- 18:30 — G2 vs Monte
- 20:30 — Spirit vs MIBR
0-1 Matches
- 18:30 — paiN vs BIG
- 19:30 — Legacy vs FlyQuest
- 19:30 — BetBoom Team vs GamerLegion
- 20:30 — B8 vs M80
All matches of the second round will take place in the BO1 format. The winners will come closer to advancing to the playoffs of IEM Cologne Major 2026, while the teams that lose for the second time in a row will be one step away from elimination from the tournament. For some of the favorites, this is an opportunity to make a serious claim for advancement to the next stage, and for the teams with a 0-1 record — a chance to remain in the fight.
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