BetBoom Team and B8 Advance to Stage Two of IEM Cologne Major 2026

The second matchday of the IEM Cologne Major 2026 has concluded in Cologne, determining the first teams to advance to the second stage of the tournament. BetBoom Team and B8 secured spots in the next phase after completing the first stage without a single defeat.

In the third-round matches, BetBoom Team proved stronger than GamerLegion, while B8 defeated M80. Thanks to these victories, both teams improved their records to 3:0 and guaranteed their places in the second stage of the championship ahead of schedule. This strong start allows both squads to enter the next phase in good form and with a major boost in confidence.

At the same time, the tournament has already ended for two participants. SINNERS lost to TYLOO, while Gaimin Gladiators failed to overcome HEROIC. Both teams finished their IEM Cologne Major 2026 run with a 0:3 record and were eliminated after the first stage.

Several other teams also improved their positions in the standings on the second matchday. NRG defeated FlyQuest, Lynn Vision beat Sharks, MIBR took down Liquid, and BIG came out on top against THUNDER dOWNUNDER.

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The next matches of the first stage of IEM Cologne Major 2026 will take place on June 4. In the fourth round, teams will be divided into two groups based on their current win-loss records - 2:1 and 1:2. Participants will only face opponents from their own bracket.