MOUZ knock FaZe out of IEM Krakow 2026 with a convincing 2:0 victory

FaZe Clan unexpectedly ended their run at IEM Krakow 2026 already at the Stage 2 phase, losing to MOUZ 0:2. karrigan’s squad failed to put up a fight both on their own pick Mirage and on Inferno, where MOUZ showcased full control of the game and confident execution of their ideas. This dominant performance allowed the European lineup to move further in the tournament bracket, while FaZe Clan exit the event having failed to meet fan expectations.

Map veto:

1. FaZe removed Overpass
2. MOUZ removed Anubis
3. FaZe picked Mirage
4. MOUZ picked Inferno
5. FaZe removed Ancient
6. MOUZ removed Dust2
7. Nuke was left over

Mirage (13:5 MOUZ)

FaZe clearly did not expect such a performance from MOUZ on Mirage. From the very first rounds, MOUZ imposed their style of play and closed out the first half with a dominant 11:1 scoreline. Although after the side switch FaZe managed to put together a streak of four rounds on defense, it did not change the outcome. MOUZ confidently closed Mirage 13:5.

Inferno (13:6 MOUZ)

FaZe were unable to challenge MOUZ on Inferno as well. In the first half, playing on the T side, MOUZ looked far more convincing, consistently finding space for their executes and finishing the half with a comfortable 9:3 lead. After the side switch, FaZe never managed to get into the game, while MOUZ calmly controlled the pace and secured a confident 13:6 victory.

Match MVP

The best player of the match was torzsi, who finished the series with a 1.44 rating.

FaZe conclude their run at IEM Krakow 2026 in 9–12th place, earning $12,000 in prize money for the team and an additional $7,000 for the organization. MOUZ will face Falcons in a match for a spot in the playoffs. IEM Krakow Stage 2 runs from January 31 to February 3, where 16 teams compete for playoff qualification.