FaZe Clan on Verge of Missing IEM Cologne 2026 Major After Shock Exit

FaZe Clan on Verge of Missing IEM Cologne 2026 Major After Shock Exit

FaZe Clan are facing a historic setback in Counter-Strike 2 (CS2), as the team is on the brink of missing the IEM Cologne 2026 Major following an early elimination at DraculaN Season 6.

FaZe Eliminated by fnatic at DraculaN Season 6

FaZe’s Major hopes took a critical blow after a 0–2 loss to fnatic in the lower bracket. The series ended with decisive scorelines:

Anubis: 6–13

Overpass: 5–13

Despite an earlier win against aimclub, losses to Passion UA and fnatic sealed their elimination. With Valve Regional Standings (VRS) invites locking soon, FaZe now sit outside the qualification threshold.

First Missed CS Major in FaZe Clan History?

If FaZe fail to qualify, it will mark their first absence from a Counter-Strike Major—ending a streak of 16 consecutive appearances.

This potential miss is especially shocking considering FaZe were finalists at the previous Major (StarLadder Budapest 2025), where they finished second to Team Vitality.

FaZe’s 2026 Collapse: What Went Wrong?

Early exit at BLAST Bounty (loss to EYEBALLERS)

Elimination at BLAST Open Rotterdam (loss to TYLOO)

Only four series wins recorded across the season

As of early April, FaZe dropped to No. 32 in Valve rankings, far below the Major cutoff zone.

Twistzz Reacts: “We Don’t Deserve the Major”

After the elimination, FaZe star Russel "Twistzz" Van Dulken publicly addressed the team’s performance:

“We don’t deserve to be at the Major… we’ve had no consistency this year.”

He also apologized to fans, acknowledging the team’s inability to deliver results in key tournaments.

Can FaZe Still Qualify for IEM Cologne 2026?

There is still a slim possibility.

Reports indicate FaZe are exploring a last-minute switch to HLC Belgrade Pro, which could impact their VRS points and qualification chances. However, this move may conflict with their scheduled appearance at PGL Bucharest, adding further uncertainty.

The official Major invites will be finalized on April 6, leaving FaZe with almost no margin for recovery.