
Aurora defeat MOUZ and secure a spot in the IEM Krakow 2026 playoffs
Aurora claimed a confident victory over MOUZ in their IEM Krakow 2026 matchup, closing the series 2:0 and securing a place in the Stage 2 playoffs. The team delivered a consistent performance on both maps, with soulfly playing a key role and earning the MVP award.
Map veto:
- Aurora removed Ancient
- MOUZ removed Anubis
- Aurora picked Dust2
- MOUZ picked Inferno
- Aurora removed Mirage
- MOUZ removed Overpass
- Nuke was left over
Dust2 (13:7 Aurora)
The first half on Dust2 started with Aurora dominating on the T side, winning five rounds in a row. In the sixth round, MOUZ managed to regain control and responded with a five-round streak of their own. The first half ended in a tie. Things changed after the side switch, as Aurora showcased a strong defense and conceded only one round. Thanks to their solid CT side, Aurora secured a 13:7 victory on Dust2.
Inferno (13:9 Aurora)
The first half of Inferno was controlled by Aurora, who looked confident on the CT side and won most of the key rounds to take an 8:4 lead. After switching sides, MOUZ attempted to mount a comeback while playing on the CT side and even managed to close the gap. However, Aurora stayed composed in the crucial moments and closed out the map 13:9.
Match MVP
The MVP of the match was soulfly, who finished the series with an ADR of 82.5 and a 1.29 rating.
NRG Esports
Falcons6.25Make a bet1.05IEM Krakow 2026
FUT Esports
MOUZ
FaZe Clan1.8Make a bet1.8IEM Krakow 2026
Aurora1.22Make a bet3.88IEM Krakow 2026
G2 Esports
Team Spirit3.04Make a bet1.28With this victory, Aurora have secured a spot in the playoffs, while MOUZ drop to the lower bracket, where they will face the loser of the FaZe vs BC.Game matchup. IEM Krakow Stage 2 runs from January 31 to February 3, with 16 teams competing for a place in the playoffs.



