Two of Counter-Strike 2’s most interesting stories are about to collide. BetBoom Team and The MongolZ meet in Stage 3 of the IEM Cologne Major 2026, a best-of-3 series that carries weight far beyond the server.
On one side, a well-funded European roster riding momentum from a 1-0 win over Team Liquid. On the other, a Mongolian squad that made history by becoming the first Asian team to reach the number one spot in the HLTV world rankings.
The matchup and what’s at stake
BetBoom Team fields a roster built around experienced talent. Boombl4, FL4MUS, Magnojez, zorte, and d1Ledez make up the core lineup, with S1ren appearing in some configurations. They arrived at Stage 3 with confidence after dispatching Team Liquid on Dust2, posting a 13-9 scoreline on June 2, 2026.
The MongolZ present a very different challenge. Their roster of 910, bLitz, cobrazera, Mzinho, and Techno4K has spent the last year proving that Mongolian Counter-Strike isn’t a novelty. Reaching the top of the HLTV rankings, a feat no Asian team had previously accomplished, put the entire region on the competitive map.
