MOUZ continued their lower-bracket run at IEM Krakow 2026 with a convincing 2-0 victory over FaZe Clan, eliminating the international lineup from the tournament and advancing to the Group B lower-bracket final.
FaZe, who struggled throughout the event, were unable to turn things around in the elimination match, while MOUZ delivered a composed and one-sided series across both maps.
Mirage: MOUZ in Full Control
The series opened on Mirage, where MOUZ immediately established dominance on defense. A pivotal early round from Dorian “xertioN” Berman, featuring a triple kill with dual Berettas after a knife frag from David “frozen” Čerňanský, set the tone for the half.
MOUZ quickly ran away with the map, building an 11-1 lead at halftime. FaZe found limited success after the side switch, but the gap proved far too large to overcome as MOUZ closed Mirage 13-5.
Inferno: No Recovery for FaZe
FaZe opened Inferno by winning both pistol rounds, but once again failed to convert early momentum. A successful MOUZ forcebuy in the second round swung the economy and allowed them to take control of the map.
From there, MOUZ dictated the pace, securing a 9-3 CT half and never allowing FaZe to string rounds together. Despite a late clutch from Jakub “jcobbb” Pietruszewski, FaZe managed only two additional rounds before MOUZ closed out the map 13-6, sealing the series.
What’s Next for Both Teams
With the win, MOUZ move on to the Group B lower-bracket final, where they will face Falcons for a place in the IEM Krakow 2026 playoffs.
For FaZe, the loss confirms an early exit from the event after a difficult group stage, closing out a tournament where consistency and execution never fully came together.
