FURIA and Team Falcons have advanced to the Grand Finals of the IEM Cologne 2026 CS2 Major after dramatic Semifinal victories.
The IEM Cologne 2026 CS2 Major Grand Finals are set, with FURIA facing Team Falcons after an unforgettable playoff weekend. According to an official Steam News update, Saturday's Semifinals left two teams standing in pursuit of a Major Championship.
FURIA reached the Grand Finals for the first time in the organization's history. After losing the opening map of their Playoffs, they rallied back against 9z Team to win 2-1 in the Quarterfinals and then took down Aurora Gaming 2-0 in the Semifinals.
Team Falcons punched their ticket to the Grand Finals by defeating Team Spirit 2-1 in dramatic fashion, needing Overtime in the third map. Earlier, they had taken down the world's #1 team, Team Vitality, 2-1 in the Quarterfinals. This marks Team Falcons' first Major Championship appearance.
The Grand Finals promise to be a clash of two teams that have overcome significant challenges. FURIA's resilience after an initial loss and Falcons' upset victories over top-ranked opponents set the stage for a thrilling conclusion to the Major.
Fans can expect high-stakes Counter-Strike 2 action as both teams vie for the Major title. The official broadcast details and schedule are available via the Steam News announcement.
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