The MongolZ and MOUZ Secure IEM Beijing 2026 Grand Final Spots After Dominant Semifinal Victories

The MongolZ and MOUZ booked their places in the Intel Extreme Masters (IEM) Beijing 2026 Grand Final after delivering convincing performances in the Counter-Strike 2 semifinals on November 7.

Competing for a place in the tournament’s championship match, both organizations completed their semifinal assignments without dropping a map, bringing two contrasting competitive journeys together on the final stage.

The MongolZ faced Natus Vincere in the opening semifinal and secured a 2–0 series victory. The Mongolian squad claimed Cache 13–10 before overcoming a closely contested Inferno with a 13–11 scoreline.

Garidmagnai “bLitz” Byambasuren played an important role in the team’s success, producing a strong performance as The MongolZ overcame NAVI’s attempts to shift momentum throughout the series.

The second semifinal featured MOUZ against BetBoom Team. Despite facing early resistance, MOUZ took control of the opening map, Ancient, winning 13–7 before completing the sweep with a 13–8 victory on Mirage.

Dorian “xertioN” Berman delivered an outstanding individual performance, recording 40 kills against 20 deaths across the series. His contribution helped MOUZ extend an unbeaten map record heading into the championship match.

The victories established a best-of-five Grand Final between The MongolZ and MOUZ on November 8, with the IEM Beijing trophy and the largest share of the tournament’s $1.25 million prize pool at stake.

For The MongolZ, reaching the final marked another important appearance on the international Counter-Strike stage. MOUZ, meanwhile, entered the championship match with an impressive record after progressing through the tournament without losing a map.

With both teams arriving from successful semifinal performances, the stage was set for the final chapter of IEM Beijing 2026.