Stage 3 of the IEM Cologne Major 2026 CS2 tournament has concluded, and all eight teams still in contention for the championship have now been determined.
Spirit and FURIA advanced through the group stage undefeated. Aurora, Vitality, and Falcons each suffered only one loss on their way to the playoffs.
BB, 9z Team, and G2 came close to elimination, but all three teams won their decisive matches on the final day of Stage 3 and secured their spots in the playoff bracket.
The IEM Cologne Major 2026 playoffs will begin on June 18.
IEM Cologne Major 2026 is being held from June 2 to June 21 in Cologne, Germany. The tournament features a total prize pool of $1.25 million.
As previously reported, the team of Gabe Newell’s son secured third place in its class at the 24 Hours of Le Mans race.
