MOUZ are approaching the end of 2026 as a team that is becoming increasingly difficult not to consider a major threat to any opponent. After winning IEM Beijing 2026, the team climbed to the top of the world rankings and continued defeating elite opponents at BLAST Rivals 2026 Season 2. Ahead of PGL Major Singapore, their form looks so convincing that even their rivals are openly calling MOUZ one of the most dangerous teams to face.
MOUZ return to the top spot
The team have reclaimed first place in the world rankings and also occupy the top position in the Valve Ranking. This is particularly significant considering how inconsistent MOUZ were during the middle of the season following roster changes. The organization parted ways with Jimpphat and Brollan, used jL for a period, and later completed its rebuild around torzsi, xertioN, Spinx, xelex, and PR.
However, results improved dramatically during the autumn. Over the past three months, MOUZ have recorded a 72.7% win rate, with their victory at IEM Beijing 2026 marking the peak of this run. Following the tournament in China, the team firmly reestablished themselves among the leading favorites at major events.
Victory in Beijing sent the clearest message
MOUZ delivered an almost flawless campaign at IEM Beijing. The team defeated TYLOO, BETBOOM, PARIVISION, and BETBOOM once again before sweeping The MongolZ 3:0 in the grand final. This winning streak confirmed that the new roster is capable not only of competing with the elite but also of consistently winning major trophies.
Importantly, this was not an isolated surge in form. MOUZ had already finished third at PGL Masters Bucharest, defeating teams including Spirit, Aurora, and Vitality. In other words, the team had been steadily improving even before Beijing and have now remained among the scene’s most consistent rosters across several consecutive tournaments.
MOUZ defeat another powerhouse at BLAST Rivals
The team made an imperfect start in Hong Kong, losing 1:2 to G2, but quickly returned to their usual level afterward. MOUZ defeated FUT 2:1 before eliminating Vitality in the quarter-finals with a 2:0 victory.
The series against Vitality was particularly telling. MOUZ secured Mirage 13:8 before edging out Cache 16:14 in overtime. The victory sent them into the semi-finals, where they will face Spirit — another major test ahead of the season’s biggest tournament.
zonic names MOUZ the most dangerous opponent
MOUZ’s impressive form is evident not only in their results. Ahead of the Major, Falcons coach zonic explicitly identified MOUZ as the most dangerous opponent at the tournament.
MOUZ are the most dangerous opponent at this tournament. At the Major, too, by the way.
His comment perfectly reflects the team’s current status. MOUZ are not simply sitting at the top of the rankings — they have already convinced their rivals that they are one of the main obstacles standing between other contenders and the biggest titles.
The map pool creates another problem for opponents
One of MOUZ’s biggest strengths remains their wide selection of strong maps. Over the past three months, the team have recorded an 86.4% win rate on Mirage, 73.3% on Nuke, and 72.7% on Inferno. Even Dust2 stands at 58.3%, while Ancient has a 54.5% win rate.
Cache remains their only noticeably weaker map, with a 45.5% win rate, but even there, the team managed to defeat Vitality in an important playoff match. As a result, opponents are finding it increasingly difficult to identify an obvious weakness in MOUZ during the veto stage.
A team that opponents are genuinely beginning to fear
Just a few months ago, MOUZ were undergoing a rebuild and searching for their optimal lineup. Now they are back at world No. 1, have an IEM Beijing title to their name, boast an impressive win rate, and continue regularly defeating top-tier teams.
That is why the claim that everyone is afraid of MOUZ no longer sounds like an exaggeration. The team head into PGL Major Singapore not simply as one of the trophy contenders, but as an opponent that other favorites would undoubtedly prefer to avoid for as long as possible.
