BetBoom Team Win Opening Match at IEM Atlanta 2026 Closed Qualifier (CS2)

BetBoom Team defeated BASEMENT BOYS 2–0 in their opening match of the IEM Atlanta 2026 Closed Qualifier, starting the tournament with a confident upper-bracket victory. The team secured wins on Dust2 (13–7) and Nuke (13–9), moving forward in the double-elimination bracket.

BetBoom Team vs BASEMENT BOYS — Match Summary

Final score: BetBoom Team 2–0 BASEMENT BOYS
Maps played:

Dust2 — 13:7

Nuke — 13:9

BetBoom controlled both maps from the start, showing strong structure on CT sides and consistent late-round conversions on offense.

Top performer

Kirill “Magnojez” Rodnov led the server with 39 kills and the highest average damage per round across the series, playing a key role in securing the win.

Why This Match Matters

The victory puts BetBoom Team in a strong position in the IEM Atlanta 2026 Global Closed Qualifier, where teams compete for spots at one of the biggest CS2 tournaments of the year.

IEM Atlanta 2026 key details

Closed qualifier dates: Feb 10–12, 2026

Format: Double elimination, Best-of-3

Main event prize pool: $1,000,000

Main event location: Atlanta, USA

Main event dates: May 15–17, 2026

From the Global qualifier:

Top 2 teams qualify for the main event.

This makes every upper-bracket win extremely valuable.

BetBoom’s Road in the Qualifier

After beating BASEMENT BOYS, BetBoom continued their run with another 2–0 victory over ENCE, strengthening their chances of reaching the IEM Atlanta main stage.

Upcoming opponent: SINNERS

The team now sits among the strongest contenders in the bracket.

BetBoom Team Form and Player Quotes

BetBoom’s recent progress has been highlighted by strong practice routines and improved team chemistry.

Magnojez previously said about the team’s leadership and preparation:

“He’s a real leader and inspires me so much.”

“We’ve been practicing for like 12 hours per day.”

On the team’s long-term growth:

“We have grown significantly as a team despite the mediocre results.”

“It’s very hard to earn points online.”

These statements reflect the team’s steady development and explain their solid start in the qualifier.

Other Results From the Closed Qualifier

Early matches from the same stage include:

fnatic defeated OG 2–0

ENCE beat CYBERSHOKE 2–1

Alliance defeated Johnny Speeds 2–0

The bracket remains highly competitive as teams fight for the last spots at IEM Atlanta.

What’s Next for BetBoom Team

With two wins in a row, BetBoom are now closer to qualification for IEM Atlanta 2026. A deep run in the upper bracket could secure their place at the $1M LAN event in the United States.