
The MongolZ confidently defeat BC.Game at the start of PGL Bucharest 2026
At the start of PGL Bucharest 2026, the matchup between BC.Game and The MongolZ did not deliver a major upset, but it clearly highlighted the current form of both teams. The European squad featuring Oleksandr Kostyliev tried to challenge the фаворит, but The MongolZ showed a confident and disciplined performance, controlling the flow of the series. As a result, the Mongolian team closed out the match in two maps and started their campaign strong.
Map veto:
- BC.Game removed Mirage
- The MongolZ removed Anubis
- BC.Game picked Dust2
- The MongolZ picked Ancient
- The MongolZ removed Overpass
- BC.Game removed Inferno
- Nuke was left over
Dust2 (13:3 The MongolZ)
BC.Game did not perform at their best on their own map pick. In the first half, The MongolZ took control and secured a dominant 9:3 lead. The second half was short, as The MongolZ confidently closed out Dust2 13:3.
Ancient (13:11 The MongolZ)
On their own pick, The MongolZ faced a stronger challenge from BC.Game. The first half was evenly contested, with both teams trading rounds and ending it 6:6. In the second half, the Mongolian side took control and reached match point. However, s1mple and his teammates mounted a comeback, bringing the score to 11:12. Just one round separated BC.Game from overtime, but it wasn’t meant to be — The MongolZ closed out Ancient 13:11.
MVP of the match
The best player of the series was mzinho, who finished with an ADR of 101.4 and a 1.5 rating.
BC.Game failed to create an upset and now drop to the 0–1 bracket. Meanwhile, The MongolZ confidently move forward in the 1–0 pool. PGL Bucharest 2026 takes place from April 4 to April 11, where 16 teams compete for a $625,000 prize pool.












