OG eliminate Team Nemesis from IEM Atlanta 2026 Closed Qualifier after double-overtime thriller

OG CS2 roster featuring FL4MUS stay alive in the IEM Atlanta 2026 Europe Closed Qualifier after defeating Team Nemesis 2-1 in a tense lower-bracket series. The victory knocks Nemesis out of the tournament and keeps OG’s chances of reaching the $1,000,000 IEM Atlanta LAN alive.

OG vs Team Nemesis — match result and key highlights

The elimination match delivered one of the most dramatic series of the qualifier so far, featuring two overtime maps and multiple momentum swings.

Final score: OG 2–1 Team Nemesis

Inferno — 13:7 (OG)

Ancient — 20:22 (Nemesis)

Nuke — 19:17 (OG)

OG started strong on Inferno, but Team Nemesis forced a decider after a marathon overtime victory on Ancient. The series ended on Nuke, where OG secured the win in yet another overtime to close the match.

With this result, Team Nemesis are officially eliminated from the IEM Atlanta 2026 qualification race.

What this win means for OG in the qualifier bracket

The victory keeps OG in the lower bracket of the Europe Closed Qualifier, where only two teams will secure spots at the main event.

OG are scheduled to face Alliance next in another elimination series.

OG’s path in the qualifier so far

OG entered the lower bracket after losing to fnatic in the upper bracket:

fnatic 2–0 OG

Inferno 13:6

Dust2 13:9

Meanwhile, Team Nemesis had previously dropped to the lower bracket after a 0–2 loss to K27, making their clash with OG a do-or-die series.

IEM Atlanta 2026 qualifier format and stakes

The IEM Atlanta 2026 Europe Closed Qualifier runs from February 10–12, 2026 and features:

16 teams

Double-elimination bracket

All matches best-of-three

2 qualification slots to the main event

The stakes are especially high because the IEM Atlanta LAN features:

$1,000,000 prize pool

16 teams

Group stage → Playoffs format

Event dates: May 11–17, 2026

Bigger storyline: invite declines and visa concerns

IEM Atlanta has already become one of the most discussed events of the 2026 CS2 calendar. Reports indicate that several top-10 teams declined invitations, with two major factors cited:

Schedule clash with PGL Astana

Ongoing US visa issues for players

Visa complications have repeatedly affected international CS events in the United States. In a previous case, pro player Perfecto commented after missing an event due to visa timing:

“My visa has been approved… It’s a pity I didn’t make it… for a couple of days.”

This broader context makes qualification even more valuable for teams still fighting through the closed qualifiers.

Why this result matters for the CS2 scene

OG’s survival keeps the European qualifier wide open and adds pressure ahead of the final qualification matches. With multiple invited teams skipping the event, qualifier teams have a rare opportunity to reach a Tier-1 LAN.

OG now move one step closer to securing a spot at IEM Atlanta 2026, while Team Nemesis exit the tournament after a hard-fought run.