Aurora Gaming and FURIA advance to the semifinals — results from day one of the IEM Cologne Major 2026 playoffs

The first day of the IEM Cologne Major 2026 playoffs has concluded. Check out our article for the current standings in the tournament’s final stage and the schedule for June 19.
Results of the first day of the IEM Cologne Major 2026 playoffs
- Aurora Gaming 2:0 BetBoom Team;
- 9z Team 1:2 FURIA.
Following today’s matches, Aurora Gaming and FURIA advanced to the semifinals of the IEM Cologne Major 2026, while BetBoom Team and 9z Team were eliminated from the tournament, finishing in 5th–8th place.
Schedule for the second day of the playoffs
June 19, times are in Moscow time.
- 4:45 p.m. — G2 Esports vs. Team Spirit.
- 8:00 p.m. — Team Falcons vs. Team Vitality.
The IEM Cologne Major 2026 is taking place from June 2 to 21 in Cologne, Germany. The tournament features 32 teams, which competed in three group stages to determine the 8 playoff participants. The Major’s prize pool is $1,250,000.


