NAVI and G2 to Fight for Playoff Spot at IEM Cologne Major 2026

Natus Vincere and G2 will face each other in one of the key matches of the final day of Stage Three at IEM Cologne Major 2026. The winner of this matchup will secure a place in the tournament playoffs, while the losing team will end its run with a 2-3 record.

The match will take place on June 15 and will be the central clash of the 2-2 pool. For NAVI, it will be a chance to confirm their status as one of the strongest teams in the world, but their opponent is more than dangerous. G2 also enter the match highly motivated, with a chance to continue their fight for the Major title on the line.

Other playoff teams will also be determined on the same day. 9z will face The MongolZ, while BetBoom will take on FUT. BetBoom and 9z are in a particularly difficult position: both teams started the stage with a 2-0 record, but now risk finishing 2-3 and being eliminated from the tournament.

Match schedule for June 15:

• 9z vs The MongolZ

• BetBoom vs FUT

• Natus Vincere vs G2

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After these matches, the full list of teams continuing their run in the IEM Cologne Major 2026 playoffs will be finalized.