FURIA Eliminate 9z and Reach IEM Cologne Major 2026 Semifinals

FURIA continue their fight for the IEM Cologne Major 2026 title. Gabriel “FalleN” Toledo’s team reached the semifinals of the tournament in Cologne after defeating 9z Team in a tense quarterfinal series with a 2:1 score.

The match did not start well for FURIA. On Dust2, the Brazilian roster lost 8:13 and found itself in a situation where there was no longer any room for error. But after that, the team managed to adapt and win the next two maps. FURIA took Mirage 13:9 and then closed out the series even more confidently on Overpass - 13:6.

This victory puts FURIA among the top four teams at the Major. The team will now face Aurora Gaming in the semifinals and fight for a place in the grand final. For FalleN and his roster, this is a chance to turn a deep run into a real battle for the trophy.

9z Team had an impressive run. These players did the impossible, broke Pick’Ems, and still managed to reach the playoffs of IEM Cologne Major 2026. The team stopped in the quarterfinals, sharing 5th–8th place with BetBoom Team, and earned $45,000 in prize money.

BetBoom Team Lose to Aurora Gaming and Exit IEM Cologne Major 2026

The first day of the playoffs has already delivered two major results: Aurora eliminated BetBoom, while FURIA defeated 9z. The remaining quarterfinals will take place on June 19. G2 Esports will face Team Spirit, while Team Falcons will take on Team Vitality.