BC.Game defeated Legacy and advanced at IEM Krakow 2026 Stage 1
BC.Game and Legacy delivered one of the most dramatic matches of the opening day of IEM Krakow 2026 Stage 1. The series was marked by an incredible comeback on the first map and total domination by the favorites on the second, ultimately deciding both teams’ paths in the tournament bracket. BC.Game managed to turn the series around and confidently move on, while Legacy, after losing a significant advantage, are forced to fight for survival in the lower bracket.
Map Veto:
- BC.Game removed Mirage
- Legacy removed Nuke
- BC.Game picked Overpass
- Legacy picked Inferno
- BC.Game removed Ancient
- Legacy removed Anubis
- Dust2 was left over
Overpass (16:13 BC.Game)
Overpass started under full control of the Brazilian squad, who confidently closed out their CT side with a 10:2 scoreline. It seemed the second half would be short-lived, but BC.Game pulled off an incredible comeback from 2:10 to force overtime. After such a turnaround, Legacy lost their focus and dropped the game in overtime. The final score was 16:13 in favor of BC.Game.
Inferno (13:1 BC.Game)
Inferno looked more like a practice session for s1mple and company. Legacy failed to put up a respectable performance and completely collapsed on the attacking side. BC.Game raced ahead to an 11:1 lead, leaving little hope for a comeback. They calmly closed the map 13:1.
Match MVP
The best player of the match was aragornN, who finished the series with a 1.47 rating.
#46
FUT Esports
#12
3DMAX1.68Make a bet2.05IEM Kraków 2026 Stage 1
#52
Passion UA
#7
G2 Esports3.2Make a bet1.3IEM Kraków 2026 Stage 1
#13
Liquid
#23
NiP1.72Make a bet2IEM Kraków 2026 Stage 1#18
GamerLegion
#15
Heroic2.09Make a bet1.62IEM Kraków 2026 Stage 1
#8
Aurora#58
PARIVISION2.25Make a bet1.57IEM Kraków 2026 Stage 1#16
Astralis
#95
NRG Esports1.72Make a bet1.96BC.Game secured an incredible comeback on the first map and crushed their opponent on the second to advance further. Legacy failed to convert their strong advantage on Overpass and were heavily beaten on Inferno, dropping to the lower bracket where they will face the loser of the FUT vs 3DMAX matchup. IEM Krakow 2026 Stage 1 runs from January 28 to 30, with only 8 of the 16 teams advancing to the main stage.
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