MongolZ Pull Off Major Quarter-Final Upset Over FURIA at PGL Cluj-Napoca 2026

MongolZ have secured their spot in the semi-finals of PGL Cluj-Napoca 2026 after defeating one of the tournament favorites, FURIA Esports, 2-1 in a thrilling best-of-3 quarter-final series on February 20.

The result marks a major achievement for the Mongolian side, advancing them into the top four and setting up a semi-final meeting with Vitality.

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Game Flow: Mirage → Dust2 → Nuke

Map 1 — Mirage: MongolZ Dominate Early

MongolZ started strong on Mirage, quickly overcoming FURIA’s opening pistol win. Bolstered by aggressive entries and sharp aim from Anarbileg “cobrazera” Uuganbayar, the MongolZ team ripped through FURIA’s defense. They surged to a commanding 9-3 lead and closed out the map easily 13-3.

Cobrazera’s stunning 2.10 rating and an anti-eco ace highlighted his first map in an arena setting — a rare feat for any player debuting under pressure.

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Map 2 — Dust2: FURIA Battles Back

Dust2 was a much tighter affair. After falling behind early, FURIA regrouped and found cohesion on the CT side, winning all but one CT round and showcasing strong team play and a successful double-AWP setup. That resurgence handed FURIA the map 13-10, forcing a decisive third map.

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Map 3 — Nuke: MongolZ Close It Out

On the final map, MongolZ regained control with another fast start, building a 9-3 advantage on their T-side offense and later earning multiple match points at 12-6. Though FURIA fought to make it close, a pivotal two-second ramp hold eventually sealed the 13-10 Nuke victory for MongolZ, and a 2-1 series win.

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Cobrazera: Rookie’s Breakout in Arena Play

Cobrazera was the match’s standout performer, overcoming early uncertainties about how he would handle his first arena environment to deliver consistently high impact.

• Mirage: 2.10 map rating

• Series Overall: ~1.34 rating

• Delivered a highlight anti-eco ace

• Previously posted huge group-stage numbers (2.61 rating vs paiN and 1.59 vs Natus Vincere)

His performance signaled that Mongolia may have a new top-tier rifler on the international stage.

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Team Impact & Implications

With this victory, MongolZ guarantee at least a top-4 finish at the event — a massive result considering they entered as underdogs.

Meanwhile, FURIA, who were heavily favored by bettors heading into the match, fall out of the tournament in 5th-8th place and will collect a smaller share of the prize pool.

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Series Scoreline & Summary

• Mirage: MongolZ 13-3 FURIA

• Dust2: FURIA 13-10 MongolZ

• Nuke: MongolZ 13-10 FURIA

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What’s Next

MongolZ advance to face Vitality in the semi-finals, with a chance to reach the grand final of PGL Cluj-Napoca 2026, one of the season’s most prestigious CS2 events.