{"id":370911,"date":"2026-03-15T05:00:59","date_gmt":"2026-03-15T05:00:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/?p=370911"},"modified":"2026-03-15T05:00:59","modified_gmt":"2026-03-15T05:00:59","slug":"liquid-could-reach-stage-2-of-the-iem-cologne-major","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/en\/news\/liquid-could-reach-stage-2-of-the-iem-cologne-major","title":{"rendered":"Liquid could reach Stage 2 of the IEM Cologne Major"},"content":{"rendered":"

The latest analytical projections ahead of the IEM Cologne 2026 Major show significant changes in the Americas region. The key factor is the progress of Team Liquid \u2014 the team is now considered one of the favorites to reach Stage 2 of the tournament, which changes the balance of power in the qualification race.<\/p>\n

Liquid rise in the projections<\/strong><\/h2>\n

According to the latest analytics, Team Liquid now have approximately an 87% chance of reaching Stage 2 of the Major. The team has recently found strong form, which allowed it to climb significantly in the projections. This became one of the main shifts in the balance of power ahead of the tournament.<\/p>\n

The projected list of Stage 2 participants currently includes:<\/p>\n

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  1. FURIA<\/li>\n
  2. Team Liquid<\/li>\n
  3. Legacy<\/li>\n
  4. Sharks Esports<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    Several teams under threat<\/strong><\/h2>\n

    The increase in Liquid\u2019s chances has created problems for other teams in the region.<\/p>\n

    Currently in the risk zone are:<\/p>\n