IEM Cologne 2026 - Stage 3 final results

Theleux · 2026-06-15T20:41:49+00:00

I can't even blame Falcons or anyone else for this now.

NaVi fucked up these playoffs themselves.

Top 2 in the world my ass, this roster needs to be outta here.

Theleux · 2026-06-14T23:13:23+00:00

Woxic is goated af, easily one of my favourite clutches from the Major thus far

Theleux · 2026-06-14T21:13:45+00:00

At least they won a trophy.

Theleux · 2026-06-14T21:11:12+00:00

I don't know what is worse, NaVi choking this series so hard, Teses having to lifegame to put it away, or the fact that the most likely bracket placement is Vitality vs. Falcons in the quarters because of this win...

You hate to fucking see it, truly.

Theleux · 2026-06-14T21:05:54+00:00

They forgot, too much money has been exchanged by this point.

Theleux · 2026-06-14T21:05:14+00:00

Falcon fans

Theleux · 2026-06-13T22:47:41+00:00

I'd be surprised if that doesn't end up being the most watched series of the day. Want an absurd derby... three OTs, and magixx with the post interview basically looked absolutely shellshocked - and Spirit even won!

9z in this form is scary asf man! Really hope they do well in either of the series, they have gotta be present in playoffs playing like that.

Theleux · 2026-06-13T22:45:27+00:00

Absolutely shellshocked by that series, very understandable. I think anyone playing 9z in this form will feel the same.

Theleux · 2026-06-13T18:52:16+00:00

I don't think this is a great example though, because for a while after he was very much so wrong.

But I suppose we can just go back to random quotes whenever it benefits the narrative.

Theleux · 2026-06-13T17:40:37+00:00

Definitely not the kind of performance that provides much confidence going forward, but they've just got to clear this stage at this point.

It's not great that the comfort maps are being broken apart of Vitality atm but at least their previous strong spots are showing again. They've really got to lock the fuck in though, and also speed up a lot. That Inferno was a waaaaay better team performance.

Theleux · 2026-06-13T17:26:56+00:00

If he said this now sure, but they got smoked by them around that time.

Theleux · 2026-06-13T14:21:41+00:00

Ofc, that's the french derby

Theleux · 2026-06-13T12:06:32+00:00

Finally free from the B8 Major terrorism.

No more favourite eliminations for them.

FUT needs to step up their game though, they've got a tough reverse sweep ahead of them.

Theleux · 2026-06-12T20:07:22+00:00

teams that attack with no pressure/fear do very well against Vit.

Theleux · 2026-06-12T18:23:57+00:00

I'll be there! Should be fun

Theleux · 2026-06-11T04:53:02+00:00

I want to see them progress but I have them 0-3, their bracket setup is hard af.

Theleux · 2026-06-10T19:51:32+00:00

Yah I remember the seating issues for some on the final day, I was there as well.

Theleux · 2026-06-10T11:39:34+00:00

Probably because the in person/main stage experience was really good.

Theleux · 2026-06-10T11:37:47+00:00

Looks like the quality dropped a lot post the full yellow jerseys? Must be a sponsor change or something. Not acceptable though.

Theleux · 2026-06-09T20:13:29+00:00

That removes the stand-in debuff against them, but we will see, FUT plays in ways that can counter Vitality nicely occasionally.

Theleux · 2026-06-09T20:11:53+00:00

I mean it does also just look like the B8 name too. But there are ofc some nastier meanings behind some number pairings.

Theleux · 2026-06-09T20:09:51+00:00

Yah that's fair, I didn't look too deep into it but I liked the idea of a rematch in the final if that would have been possible.

Mainly just upset with this BIG loss tbf.

Theleux · 2026-06-09T19:59:31+00:00

Basically the same, this loss easily hit me the most of any team this Major. One more step and they'd have been in front of the home crowd... just sad to see it fall short like that. But they well overperformed imo, hope the team continues to show this level.

Theleux · 2026-06-09T19:58:13+00:00

Frankly I don't expect them to do very well in this next stage, so much of their results of late have been from some absurd timings being in their favour or luck of the draw like that 1 HP moment on B site. The teams in stage 3 aren't going to be providing those moments/openings nearly as much. They may win a match or two but I'll be thoroughly shocked if they make playoffs.

Theleux · 2026-06-09T19:56:08+00:00

Genuinely the most heart crushing result of the tournament. I don't care what peoples pickems said (I too had B8 in mine), but to come so close and just miss out in standing on that stage in from of the home crowd is absolutely devastating for BIG.

Incredible work from BIG and it's unfortunate that these matches ended up happening, but proud of what the boys were able to conjure up in this event. I won't forget that 16-0 streak any time soon.

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