MOUZ Beat The MongolZ to Win IEM Beijing 2026
MOUZ defeated The MongolZ 3-0 in the grand final of Intel Extreme Masters (IEM) Beijing 2026, securing the championship title. The Counter-Strike 2 (CS2) tournament concluded on November 8, with MOUZ taking home $360,000 in prize money.
MOUZ Dominate the Grand Final
MOUZ delivered a strong performance against The MongolZ, winning all three maps to secure the title. The series began on Mirage, where MOUZ won 13-5, followed by a 13-6 victory on Dust II.
The team continued its performance on Inferno, winning 13-4 to complete the 3-0 sweep. The MongolZ finished as runners-up after reaching the grand final but could not secure a map victory.
MOUZ's Road to the Championship
MOUZ had a strong tournament run, winning their opening group-stage match against TYLOO 2-0 before defeating BetBoom Team by the same score.
They later defeated PARIVISION 2-0 to secure their place in the playoffs. In the semifinal, MOUZ continued their run by beating BetBoom Team 2-0, setting up the final against The MongolZ.
The MongolZ Finish Second, NAVI Take Third
The MongolZ also had an impressive run, defeating teams including HEROIC and FURIA during the group stage before beating NAVI 2-0 in the semifinal.
Meanwhile, NAVI secured third place after defeating BetBoom Team 2-0 in the third-place decider. BetBoom Team finished fourth in the tournament.
IEM Beijing 2026 Prize Money
MOUZ received $360,000 for finishing first, while The MongolZ earned $210,000 for second place. NAVI collected $160,000 for third place, followed by BetBoom Team with $120,000.
The tournament featured 16 teams and a total prize pool of $1.25 million. MOUZ's victory also earned the team a point in the ESL Grand Slam race.