Mirage Most Popular Map at PGL Cluj-Napoca 2026 — Full CS2 Map Rankings, Player Quotes & Key Storylines
Mirage Most Popular Map at PGL Cluj-Napoca 2026 — Full CS2 Map Rankings, Player Quotes & Key Storylines
Mirage emerged as the most frequently played map at PGL Cluj-Napoca 2026 in Counter-Strike 2, appearing 27 times across the tournament. According to tournament statistics, Mirage outpaced every other map in veto frequency and usage — a sign of its entrenched place in the 2026 competitive meta.
CS2 PGL Cluj-Napoca 2026: Full Map Popularity Ranking
| Map | Matches Played |
|---|---|
| Mirage | 27 |
| Inferno | 18 |
| Dust2 | 17 |
| Nuke | 11 |
| Overpass | 11 |
| Ancient | 11 |
| Anubis | 7 |
A total of 102 matches were played at the event, with Mirage clearly leading all others in pick rate.
Why Mirage Was So Popular at Cluj-Napoca
Mirage’s dominance at PGL Cluj-Napoca 2026 isn’t accidental — it remains one of the most widely practiced and balanced maps in CS2. Teams often favor Mirage for its:
Tactical clarity on both T and CT sides
Predictable mid control and rotations
Strong grenade usage and utility options
These traits make Mirage a “default comfort pick” even in high-stakes matches, which helps explain why top teams repeatedly prioritized it through veto phases.
Tournament Results & Highlighted Performances
Team Vitality walked away with the PGL Cluj-Napoca 2026 title after a 3–0 sweep over PARIVISION in the grand final:
Overpass: 13:10
Dust2: 13:4
Inferno: 16:13
Vitality’s star, Mathieu “ZywOo” Herbaut, also reached an esports milestone:
“I won’t say [it was] the goal… But I was really close to [getting] 30 MVPs, so it was kinda in my mind.” — ZywOo on his MVP tally.
When asked if he’d ever let teammates get MVPs instead, ZywOo joked:
“One day, maybe, when I get to 30 years old.”
Player and Team Reactions from Cluj-Napoca
apEX on PARIVISION’s Threat
Vitality captain Dan “apEX” Madesclaire warned the CS2 scene not to underestimate PARIVISION:
“They’re generally well prepared for games and shoot really well… I think a lot of people underestimate them… dastan and Jame are the brains of this team.”
torzsi Speaks on Crowd Pressure
Ádám “torzsi” Torzsás admitted the crowd atmosphere affected his performance:
“To be honest, it got to me… every time the camera was on me, I heard the boos, and it was tough to focus.”
YEKINDAR Reflects on His Play
FURIA’s Mareks “YEKINDAR” Gaļinskis said health issues impacted his tournament:
“I’m actually not satisfied with my play at this tournament: I caught stomach problems twice, played poorly…”
Big Announcements & Viewership Growth
PGL confirmed that Cluj-Napoca will host CS2 events annually through 2029, solidifying the city as a premier esports destination.
The tournament also recorded a peak of 882,400 viewers during the final — reportedly +63.5% higher compared to 2025’s final numbers.
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