More than 30 players will make their first-ever Counter-Strike Major appearance at IEM Cologne 2026 — one of the largest rookie classes in recent Major history.
Lithuanian rifler discusses adapting to tier-one CS2 and absorbing experience from veteran teammates as Astralis builds momentum.
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