GamerLegion are HLTV's strongest Stage 1 pick on rankings — but MIBR appear in 60% of Cologne Major Fantasy lineups, driven by insani's CAC form.
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Brazilian side Sharks defeat HEROIC 13-10 on Nuke to open IEM Cologne Major 2026 with one of the day's most significant upsets — pushing the Danish org into the 0-1 bracket.
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BetBoom close IEM Cologne Major Day 1 in the 2-0 pool with Boombl4 as the day's highest-rated player — and a Stage 2 decider against undefeated GamerLegion lined up next.
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