MOUZ and IC Esports Advance to BLAST Open Fall 2026 Group B Semifinals
On August 27, Group B action at BLAST Open Fall 2026 concluded with four teams securing spots in the semifinals: MOUZ, IC Esports, FUT, and Falcons. The matches set up a tight playoff race, with the top two advancing to face each other for a chance at the tournament's upper bracket.
The day began with an early statement from IC Esports, who dismantled Vitality in straight sets (2:0) to move into the semifinals. They will now await MOUZ, who also cruised past 9z with a 2:0 victory on Cache and Nuke. The Hungarian star Ádám "torzsi" Torzsás led the way for MOUZ, recording 36 kills and an ADR of 93 to secure his team's spot.
In another Group B clash, Legacy proved too strong for FUT, winning their opener 2:0 on Ancient and Dust2. Santino "try" Rigal was the standout performer for Legacy, tallying 42 kills and an ADR of 82 as his squad advanced to face MOUZ in the final Group B showdown.

Falcons faced a tougher test against Lynn Vision, surviving a dramatic comeback on Dust2. After trailing 1:1 with a score of 3:9, Falcons rallied to win ten consecutive rounds and close out the match 2:1. Ilya "m0NESY" Osipov delivered an MVP performance with 58 kills and an ADR of 93, helping his team reach the semifinals where they will face Legacy.
The tournament continues through September 6 in Copenhagen, with the playoffs moving to Porto. The top two teams from Group B will now compete for a spot in the upper bracket, while the losers drop down to fight for survival.