{"id":33569,"date":"2026-02-01T22:46:54","date_gmt":"2026-02-01T22:46:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blix.gg\/blog\/?p=33569"},"modified":"2026-02-01T23:27:13","modified_gmt":"2026-02-01T23:27:13","slug":"themongolz-exit-iem-krakow-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blix.gg\/blog\/news\/cs-2\/themongolz-exit-iem-krakow-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"TheMongolZ Exit IEM Krakow 2026 After Heartbreaking Loss to FURIA"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/pro.eslgaming.com\/tour\/cs\/krakow\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/pro.eslgaming.com\/tour\/cs\/krakow\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">IEM Krakow 2026<\/a><\/strong> started with a surprise when <strong>TheMongolZ <\/strong>were knocked out after a close 2-1 loss to <strong>FURIA <\/strong>in the Group A lower bracket. <strong>TheMongolZ <\/strong>showed some strong moments and even took a map, but couldn\u2019t close it out against one of <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.counter-strike.net\/?l=english\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.counter-strike.net\/?l=english\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CS2\u2019s<\/a><\/strong> more experienced teams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Series Short Recap: A Rollercoaster Best-of-3<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The match highlighted the Mongolian team\u2019s potential and resilience, but in the end, a few key moments made the difference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Map 1. Mirage (TheMongolZ 13-11 FURIA)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"803\" height=\"465\" src=\"https:\/\/blix.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/mon1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-33570\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blix.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/mon1.png 803w, https:\/\/blix.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/mon1-300x174.png 300w, https:\/\/blix.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/mon1-768x445.png 768w, https:\/\/blix.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/mon1-150x87.png 150w, https:\/\/blix.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/mon1-450x261.png 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 803px) 100vw, 803px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">TheMongolz vs. FURIA \u2013 Players\u2019 Statistics on Mirage \u2013 IEM Krakow 2026<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>TheMongolZ <\/strong>started strong on their map pick, keeping <strong>FURIA <\/strong>under pressure. Solid defense and smart plays from Ayush \u201c<strong>mzinho<\/strong>\u201d Batbold led them to a convincing first win.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Duo of cobrazera and Techno4K taking 2v4 clutch against FURIA at IEM Krakow 2026\" width=\"788\" height=\"443\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/8aWPWVC7bOc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">cobrazera and Techno4K 2v4 clutch against FURIA on Mirage<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Map 2. Inferno (FURIA 16-13 TheMongolZ)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"801\" height=\"461\" src=\"https:\/\/blix.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/mon2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-33571\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blix.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/mon2.png 801w, https:\/\/blix.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/mon2-300x173.png 300w, https:\/\/blix.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/mon2-768x442.png 768w, https:\/\/blix.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/mon2-150x86.png 150w, https:\/\/blix.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/mon2-450x259.png 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 801px) 100vw, 801px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">TheMongolz vs. FURIA \u2013 Players\u2019 Statistics on Inferno \u2013 IEM Krakow 2026<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Inferno was a tense map. <strong>TheMongolZ <\/strong>reached several match points and nearly closed out the series, but <strong>FURIA\u2019s <\/strong>clutch rounds, including a standout 1v5 by Gabriel \u201c<strong>FalleN<\/strong>\u201d Toledo late in the game, kept them in it and forced overtime. In overtime, <strong>FURIA <\/strong>pulled ahead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"FalleN wins insane 1v5 clutch against TheMongolZ at IEM Krakow 2026\" width=\"788\" height=\"443\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/hxFS5SKoecw?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">FalleN takes 1v5 clutch against TheMongolZ on Inferno<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Map 3. Nuke (FURIA 13-2 TheMongolZ)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"798\" height=\"465\" src=\"https:\/\/blix.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/mon3.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-33572\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blix.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/mon3.png 798w, https:\/\/blix.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/mon3-300x175.png 300w, https:\/\/blix.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/mon3-768x448.png 768w, https:\/\/blix.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/mon3-150x87.png 150w, https:\/\/blix.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/mon3-450x262.png 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 798px) 100vw, 798px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">TheMongolz vs. FURIA \u2013 Players\u2019 Statistics on Nuke \u2013 IEM Krakow 2026<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>With momentum on their side, <strong>FURIA <\/strong>dominated Nuke. Mareks \u201c<strong>YEKINDAR<\/strong>\u201d Ga\u013cinskis delivered his best LAN performance yet, controlling both Yard and the CT side as <strong>FURIA <\/strong>secured the decider in style.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Missed Opportunity for TheMongolZ<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"512\" height=\"303\" src=\"https:\/\/blix.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/themongolz.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-33574\" style=\"width:780px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blix.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/themongolz.webp 512w, https:\/\/blix.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/themongolz-300x178.webp 300w, https:\/\/blix.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/themongolz-150x89.webp 150w, https:\/\/blix.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/themongolz-450x266.webp 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">CS2 Team TheMongolZ<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The loss means <strong>TheMongolZ <\/strong>finish <strong>IEM Krakow<\/strong> in last place, ending their hopes for a deeper run after a strong start on Mirage. As a new roster with a lot of potential, they proved they can compete with top teams, but also showed they need to improve at closing out key rounds under pressure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What\u2019s Next for Both Teams?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>FURIA <\/strong>stay alive in the lower bracket and will have to fight against <strong>Natus Vincere<\/strong> tomorrow, January 2 at <strong>19:00 CET,<\/strong> but there are still questions about their form in 2026 after recent results.<strong> TheMongolZ <\/strong>will need to regroup and figure out what went wrong as they get ready for their next <strong>CS2 <\/strong>events.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>IEM Krakow 2026 started with a surprise when TheMongolZ were knocked out after a close 2-1 loss to FURIA in the Group A lower bracket. TheMongolZ showed some strong moments and even took a map, but couldn\u2019t close it out against one of CS2\u2019s more experienced teams. Series Short Recap: A Rollercoaster Best-of-3 The match<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":75,"featured_media":33573,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[5,247],"class_list":{"0":"post-33569","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-cs-2","8":"tag-cs2","9":"tag-cs2-tournaments"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blix.gg\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/33569","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blix.gg\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blix.gg\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blix.gg\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/75"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blix.gg\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=33569"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/blix.gg\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/33569\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":33590,"href":"https:\/\/blix.gg\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/33569\/revisions\/33590"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blix.gg\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/33573"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blix.gg\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=33569"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blix.gg\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=33569"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blix.gg\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=33569"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}