Grand Final Preview: IEM Cologne Major 2026

21.06.2026
Сергій Таран

Today, June 21, the IEM Cologne Major 2026 comes to an end in CS2. The match is scheduled to start at 18:00 Kyiv time. The decisive final will feature FURIA and Falcons.

FURIA started the tournament from Stage 3 and advanced to the playoffs undefeated with a 3-0 record. In their first match of the final stage, the Brazilians defeated 9z Team (2:1), and later in the semifinals they beat Aurora (2:0).

Falcons also began their journey in Stage 3. On their way to the playoffs, the team secured three wins, but suffered a group-stage loss against BetBoom Team (0:2). In the quarterfinals, Falcons defeated Team Vitality (2:1), and in the semifinals they overcame Team Spirit.

The IEM Cologne Major 2026 takes place from June 2 to June 21 in Cologne, Germany. The total prize pool of the tournament is $1.25 million.

As a reminder, the semifinal of the IEM Cologne Major 2026 became the second most-watched match in Counter-Strike history.

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