Elfishguy reviews the performances of Asian and Oceanic teams at the IEM Cologne 2026 Major, grading them based on how well they met pre-tournament expectations rather than purely on results. Using a school-style grading system, he evaluates whether each team exceeded, met, or fell short of what was expected from them.
THUNDERDOWNUNDER received a B- after surprising many with a win over MIBR and delivering a respectable showing despite being widely predicted to finish 0-3. Lynn Vision earned a C- after failing to build on their previous Major success, exiting Stage 1 and losing a crucial elimination match to TYLOO.
TYLOO earned the highest grade of the group with a B+, recovering from a poor start to keep their Stage 3 hopes alive and showing clear signs of progress. FlyQuest received a B- for reaching Stage 2 despite a difficult season and limited preparation, though their disappointing Stage 2 performance prevented them from earning a higher mark.
