B8 Esports faced MIBR in the 1–2 bracket of IEM Cologne Major 2026 Stage 2 in Counter-Strike 2.
The Ukrainian team chose Mirage but struggled on the T-side, losing 7–13. They then managed to bounce back in a closely contested match on MIBR’s map pick, Nuke.
The decider came on Ancient, where B8 Esports quickly took control and secured a 13–8 victory.
With this result, B8 Esports advance to the 2–2 bracket and will play tomorrow for a spot in the next stage. A loss would eliminate them from the tournament. Meanwhile, MIBR have been eliminated.
The IEM Cologne Major 2026 is taking place from June 2 to June 21 in Cologne, Germany, with a total prize pool of $1.25 million.
As a reminder, CyvOph is reportedly set to join Natus Vincere in VCT EMEA.