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karrigan Admits He Is Playing “My Worst CS Ever” Despite Reaching IEM Cologne 2026 Major Final With Falcons
Falcons captain karrigan says he is playing the worst Counter-Strike of his career, yet finds himself in another Major final at IEM Cologne 2026. Here's what he said, why it matters, and what comes next.
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KSCERATO After Reaching First Major Final: “No One Remembers Second Place”
KSCERATO says reaching his first Major grand final with FURIA means little without a trophy. Here's what the Brazilian star said, why it matters, and what's next at the IEM Cologne Major 2026.
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Esports Nations Cup Qualifiers Registration Opens: How CS2 National Teams Can Enter ENC 2026
Registration for the Esports Nations Cup CS2 qualifiers is officially open. Here's everything players, coaches and national teams need to know about eligibility, seeding, deadlines and the road to ENC 2026.
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zonic Admits “Astralis Heart” Was Happy Falcons Ended Vitality’s GOAT Push at Cologne Major
Falcons coach zonic says part of his “Astralis heart” was happy after eliminating Vitality from the Cologne Major, halting comparisons to Astralis’ legendary era. Here's why the quote matters.
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apEX Admits Vitality “Never Showed a Good Face” After IEM Cologne Major 2026 Exit
Vitality captain apEX says his team never reached its best level at the IEM Cologne Major 2026 after a semifinal defeat to Falcons. Here's what happened, why it matters, and what comes next.
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Timur “FL4MUS” Marev Reflects on BetBoom’s Major Playoff Run: “I Was on the Bench, and Now This Is the Major Playoffs”
Timur “FL4MUS” Marev opens up about BetBoom’s surprise run to the IEM Cologne Major 2026 playoffs, his uncertain future after Virtus.pro, and replacing Pavel “S1ren” Ogloblin in one of the tournament’s biggest Cinderella stories.
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HLTV Confirmed Live From Cologne: SPUNJ, Striker, Professeur and kakafu Preview IEM Cologne Major 2026 Playoffs
HLTV Confirmed returned live from Cologne with Chad "SPUNJ" Burchill, Milan "Striker" Švejda, Zvonimir "Professeur" Burazin, and Alexander "kakafu" Szymanczyk to break down the IEM Cologne Major 2026 playoffs, key contenders, bracket storylines, and title favorites.
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karrigan Hits Record-Low $167,000 Value in Cologne Playoffs Fantasy Despite Falcons’ Major Run
karrigan becomes the cheapest player in HLTV’s IEM Cologne Major Playoffs Fantasy at just $167,000. Here's why the Falcons captain presents a unique risk-versus-reward pick.
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Hall of Fame Eligibility Rules Overhauled Ahead of 2026 Class Nominations as HLTV Expands Candidate Pool
HLTV has updated its Hall of Fame eligibility rules ahead of the Class of 2026 nominations. Former Counter-Strike legends such as NEO and hooch are now eligible sooner, while the annual induction process is also changing.
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YEKINDAR Admits FURIA's Season "Has Been Trash" as Team Prioritizes Identity Over Results
YEKINDAR says FURIA's season "has been trash" as the Brazilian organization focuses on rebuilding its identity. Here's what it means for the roster, tactics, and future events.
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