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Team Falcons' Finale (Jul 1, 2026)

The Falcons won the IEM Cologne 2026 Major with a 3-0 Grand Finals victory and new Major Shop items are now available.

Quick read

  • Falcons defeated Vitality 2-1 in the Quarterfinals and Team Spirit 2-1 in the Semifinals, then beat FURIA 3-0 in the Grand Finals to claim their first Major Championship.
  • New Major Shop items: `IEM Cologne 2026 Champions Autograph` stickers (Paper, Holo, Foil, Gold) and `IEM Cologne 2026 Highlight Charms` (10 highlights per stage plus the trophy moment).

The Falcons completed a decisive run at the IEM Cologne 2026 Major, culminating in a 3-0 Grand Finals victory to claim the organization's first Major Championship.

Tournament run

<img src="https://clan.fastly.steamstatic.com/images/3381077/97e2906ad1381f57c881ca5049649e1d38001ac3.jpg">Taking on the toughest Playoff bracket in Major history, the Falcons made a triumphant statement at the IEM Cologne 2026 Major.

Facing the defending Major Champions in the Quarterfinals, Falcons defeated Vitality 2-1, with each map taking 24 rounds to determine a winner. The Semifinals weren't any easier, where the Falcons met Team Spirit in a best of three that saw two maps go to Overtime. In the end, the Falcons outlasted Team Spirit 16:12 on Dust II, taking the series 2-1 and booking their first appearance in the Grand Finals.

In the Grand Finals the Falcons left no doubt, defeating FURIA 3-0 to claim the organization's first Major Championship.

Major Shop

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  • Autograph stickers: IEM Cologne 2026 Champions Autograph stickers featuring Paper, Holo, Foil, and Gold autographs from Falcons players.
  • Highlight Charms: IEM Cologne 2026 Highlight Charms featuring 10 highlights for each of the six stages of the Cologne 2026 Major, and the Falcons' trophy-lifting moment.

Congratulations

Congratulations to the Falcons, champions of the Cathedral and champions of the IEM Cologne 2026 Major!

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