FURIA narrowly defeat The MongolZ at IEM Krakow after a comeback on Inferno and a dominant Nuke performance by YEKINDAR, keeping their playoff hopes alive.

G2 defeats The MongolZ 2-0 at IEM Krakow, advancing in Group A upper bracket with standout performances from huNter- and SunPayus.

Astralis dominates GamerLegion 2-0 at IEM Kraków Stage 1, securing Stage 2 spot with standout performances from jabbi and phzy.

Snax leads GamerLegion to a 2-0 win over HEROIC at IEM Krakow, boosting confidence and securing a spot to face Astralis or NRG for main stage qualification.

GamerLegion appoints Adrian "imd" Pieper as full-time head coach; Denis "Grashog" Hristov joins as assistant ahead of IEM Kraków 2026 Stage 1.

Vitality beats GamerLegion 2-0 in BLAST Bounty 2026 S1 quarter-final with strong plays on Inferno and Dust2, showcasing a comeback and double-AWP impact.

Ashley "ash" Battye may leave GamerLegion after burnout break; he helped the team reach top 6 globally and is exploring new opportunities.

FlyQuest RED's IGL GooseBreeder steps down due to relocation, ending a successful run with a 1.13 rating and multiple ESL Impact Finals appearances.

FlyQuest signs AWPer João "story" Vieira from SAW to replace benched regali, aiming to boost team performance ahead of Zhi-Tech Elite Masters 2026 qualifier.

FlyQuest benches AWPer regali, lists him for transfer after a tough 2025 season with no playoff appearances.

Portuguese esports team SAW sells lineup amid rumors linking players to 100 Thieves, BC.Game, and FlyQuest rosters in CS2.

ESL reverses decision, allowing Oceania teams to qualify for ESL Pro League via combined Asia-Oceania Regional Finals.

Astralis defeat FlyQuest 2-0 at StarLadder Budapest Major, keeping Stage 3 hopes alive while FlyQuest is eliminated after a strong Stage 1 run.