MOUZ eliminate Falcons with a 2:0 win at IEM Krakow 2026

MOUZ secured a solid 2:0 victory over Team Falcons in the Group B lower-bracket final at IEM Krakow 2026, earning a spot in the quarterfinals and eliminating Falcons from the tournament. The series was defined by close scorelines, clutch moments, and MOUZ’s composure in the most important rounds.

• MOUZ removed Anubis
• Falcons removed Overpass
• MOUZ picked Inferno
• Falcons picked Dust2
• MOUZ removed Mirage
• Falcons removed Nuke
• Ancient was left over, but the series ended before it was played

Inferno — 16:14 MOUZ

The opening map was a tightly contested battle from start to finish. Falcons looked confident early on and managed to keep the score close throughout the first half. However, MOUZ responded with strong mid-round calls and disciplined late-round play.

In the second half, MOUZ stepped up in crucial moments, repeatedly winning pressure rounds and denying Falcons the chance to build momentum. Thanks to several key clutches, MOUZ edged out Inferno 16:14 to take the series lead.

Dust2 — 19:17 MOUZ

Dust2 turned into another thriller, with neither side willing to give up control of the map. Falcons stayed competitive throughout regulation, matching MOUZ round for round and forcing the game into overtime.

In extra rounds, MOUZ demonstrated superior coordination and individual impact, winning decisive duels and maintaining composure under pressure. The European squad eventually closed the map 19:17, completing the clean 2:0 sweep.

Match MVP

The MVP of the match was xertioN, who delivered a high-impact performance across both maps. He consistently led the scoreboard, produced multiple multi-frag rounds, and played a crucial role in securing key rounds — especially during the tense overtime on Dust2.

The Intel Extreme Masters Kraków 2026 is a premier CS2 tournament organized by ESL with support from Intel. A total of 24 teams will compete for a $1,000,000 prize pool, making it one of the most prestigious events of the season. The final stage of the tournament will be held at the TAURON Arena in Kraków, Poland, where the champions will be crowned in front of a live audience.