IEM Cologne 2026 Grand Finals: FURIA vs Team Falcons

What changed
Following one of the most unforgettable days in Major playoff history, Saturday's Semifinals left two teams standing in pursuit of a Major Championship.
After losing the opening map of their Playoffs, FURIA have been unbeaten, rallying back against 9z Team to win 2-1 in the Quarterfinals and taking down Aurora Gaming 2-0 in the Semifinals to reach the Grand Finals for the first time in the organization's history.
Team Falcons took down the world's #1 team, Team Vitality, 2-1 in the Quarterfinals. A day later, they punched their ticket to the Grand Finals by defeating Team Spirit 2-1 in dramatic fashion, needing Overtime in the third map. This is Team Falcons first Major Championship appearance.
Coverage of the best of five Grand Finals between FURIA and Team Falcons begins with the opening ceremony at 16:45 CEST (10:45AM EDT). Don't miss a moment!
And with the Major coming to a close, team and player stickers are still available, with 50% of tournament item sales being shared with the tournament organizer, teams, and players.
Good luck to both teams!
What it means for players and servers
Two strongest contenders emerged for the Major title after intense semifinals. FURIA delivered an impressive playoff comeback, reaching the Grand Finals for the first time in the organization's history. Team Falcons demonstrated high-level play by defeating the world's #1 team Vitality and Team Spirit in overtime. The finals will be played in a best-of-five format with the opening ceremony at 16:45 CEST.
For casual viewers, this is an opportunity to watch top-level CS2 featuring teams that proved capable of defeating the strongest opponents. The match promises to be dynamic and unpredictable, as both teams have demonstrated consistent performance throughout the playoffs.
Team and player stickers remain available for purchase, with 50% of tournament item sales being distributed among the organizer, teams, and professional players, supporting the development of the competitive scene.
Source: original on Steam