The MongolZ delivered one of the biggest upsets of BLAST Open Rotterdam 2026, defeating MOUZ 2–0 in the Group B upper bracket quarter-final. The Mongolian squad looked dominant across both maps, shutting down one of the highest-ranked teams in the world with уверенной и дисциплинированной игрой. For MOUZ, the loss sends them to the lower bracket much earlier than expected.
MOUZ 0–2 The MongolZ
Nuke — The MongolZ edge ahead (13–11)
The series began on Nuke, where MOUZ initially looked competitive. The European squad managed to keep the score close thanks to structured play and a few key rounds on both sides. However, The MongolZ showed strong composure in the late game. With 910 and Techno stepping up in crucial moments, they secured the final rounds needed to close the map 13–11 and take the lead in the series.
Inferno — Total domination (13–3)
On Inferno, The MongolZ completely took over. From the very first rounds, they dictated the pace and shut down MOUZ’s attempts to gain control of the map. Sodbayar “Techno” Munkhbold delivered a standout performance, consistently finding opening kills and winning key duels. MOUZ struggled to respond to the aggressive setups and lost control early, allowing The MongolZ to close the map in dominant fashion 13–3.
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Match statistics
Player of the Match — Sodbayar “Techno” Munkhbold
Across two maps:
- 42–24 K-D
- 105.9 ADR
- 72.5% KAST
- 1.73 rating
Techno was the driving force behind The MongolZ’s victory, leading the server in impact and completely outclassing MOUZ across both maps.
VRS impact
The result also had a noticeable effect on the Valve Regional Standings (VRS). The MongolZ gained +64 VRS points, significantly boosting their position in the rankings. Meanwhile, MOUZ lost −16 points, a setback for one of the top teams heading into the tournament.
Team reactions
MOUZ reacted to the defeat with a short but honest message on social media:
Guess there is a first time for everything. We are going to the lower-bracket. GG WP @mongolz
The tone reflected both disappointment and respect for their opponents. The MongolZ, on the other hand, celebrated the victory with a cryptic but confident post:
Invisible Hand.
The message quickly gained traction among fans, highlighting the team’s growing confidence after such a dominant win.
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A statement victory for The MongolZ
This result marks a major statement from The MongolZ, proving they can compete with — and even dominate — top-tier teams. For MOUZ, the loss is a serious warning sign, as they now face a much more difficult path through the lower bracket.
