IEM Cologne Major Stage 3 Day 3: Progression, Elimination

The final Swiss stage of the IEM Cologne Major took place on June 13, 2026, in Cologne. Day three featured progression matches for teams with two wins and elimination matches for teams with two losses, with results deciding which teams move closer to the playoffs.

Progression matches in the 2-0 pool were scheduled for 16:30 local time. BetBoom faced FURIA and Spirit played 9z. Teams that started Stage 3 with a 2-0 record could secure advancement in the Swiss phase with another victory.

Matches in the 1-1 pool ran through the morning and early afternoon and affected which teams shifted into progression or elimination positions. Natus Vincere met The MongolZ at 09:00, Aurora played G2 at 11:30, Falcons faced Monte at 11:30, and Vitality took on MOUZ at 14:00.

Elimination games in the 0-2 pool were held earlier in the day. B8 played FUT at 09:00 and PARIVISION met Legacy at 14:00. Teams losing a second match would be eliminated from the Major.

Stage 3 uses the Swiss format, which pairs teams by record across rounds. A team that reaches two wins advances toward the playoff bracket; a team that suffers two losses leaves the tournament. Organizers scheduled multiple concurrent and sequential matches to complete the Swiss pairings before the knockout rounds.

Results from the June 13 matches determine which squads continue in the Major and which are eliminated ahead of the playoffs.