The second round of Stage 2 at IEM Cologne Major 2026 has ended, and the teams learned their opponents for the third round of the Swiss system. The participants were divided into the 2-0, 1-1 and 0-2 groups. For some teams, this is a chance to guarantee themselves a place in Stage 3, while for others — the last opportunity to remain at the tournament.
Among the most interesting matches of the third round, the meetings of Spirit against 9z and G2 against FUT are worth noting, where advancement to Stage 3 will be at stake. For fans of some other teams, there is a threat of ending the day with negativity, because B8, GamerLegion, FlyQuest and paiN will play for elimination from the tournament.
Matches of Teams with a 2-0 Record
- G2 vs FUT
- Spirit vs 9z
Matches of Teams with a 1-1 Record
- Monte vs Legacy
- Astralis vs TYLOO
- BetBoom Team vs M80
- MIBR vs BIG
Matches of Teams with a 0-2 Record
- B8 vs GamerLegion
- FlyQuest vs paiN
Schedule of the Third Round
1-1 Matches (BO1)
- 14:30 — Monte vs Legacy
- 14:30 — Astralis vs TYLOO
- 15:30 — BetBoom Team vs M80
- 15:30 — MIBR vs BIG
0-2 Matches (BO3)
- 16:30 — B8 vs GamerLegion
- 16:30 — FlyQuest vs paiN
2-0 Matches (BO3)
- 19:00 — G2 vs FUT
- 19:00 — Spirit vs 9z
Matches at the 2-0 and 0-2 records will take place in the BO3 format, while meetings of the 1-1 group will remain BO1. Already according to the results of the third round, the first participants of Stage 3 will be determined, as well as the first teams that will leave Stage 2 of IEM Cologne Major 2026.
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