The wait is finally over. More than 16 years after their last Intel Extreme Masters title in 2010, MOUZ are IEM champions once again.
Fresh off their BLAST Bounty Season 2 victory in August, MOUZ continued their winning form at IEM Beijing 2026, going undefeated without dropping a single map and sweeping The MongolZ 3–0 in the Grand Final.
The victory marks a historic milestone for the organization, with several members of the championship-winning roster having previously competed in MOUZ’s own academy program.
A New Generation of MOUZ
MOUZ’s championship-winning roster features several familiar faces from MOUZ NXT, the organization’s academy program.
Four members of the team, torzsi, xertioN, xelex, and PR, previously competed under MOUZ NXT before joining the main roster. Head coach sycrone also has roots in the academy, having coached MOUZ NXT before stepping up to lead the senior team.
Together with experienced rifler Spinx, these former academy members now compete on some of Counter-Strike’s biggest stages.
For MOUZ, seeing so many players who came through its academy lift an IEM trophy makes this championship an especially memorable moment in the organization’s history.
MOUZ Dominate IEM Beijing 2026
MOUZ opened their campaign with convincing 2–0 victories over TYLOO, BetBoom Team, and PARIVISION, advancing directly into the semifinals without dropping a map.
There, they faced BetBoom Team once again, securing another 2–0 victory to book their place in the Grand Final against The MongolZ.
With the championship on the line, MOUZ took control of the series early. They opened with a decisive 13–5 victory on Mirage before claiming Dust2 13–6, putting themselves just one map away from the title.
MOUZ carried that momentum into Inferno, closing out the map 13–4 to complete the 3–0 sweep and lift the IEM Beijing 2026 trophy.
xertioN also earned his first career MVP award following an impressive tournament performance, adding an individual milestone to the team’s championship celebrations.
With 11 consecutive map wins, MOUZ completed a flawless championship run and ended their 16-year wait for another IEM title.
Supporting MOUZ with Razer
As MOUZ’s longest-standing partner, Razer has supported the organization since 2019, providing gaming equipment and on-site support throughout its competitive journey.
All five MOUZ players competed with Razer Huntsman keyboards at IEM Beijing 2026, with different models reflecting their individual preferences. Among them is Spinx, who uses the Razer Huntsman V3 Pro Low-profile Tenkeyless 8KHz. Featuring Razer Low-profile Analog Optical Switches, adjustable actuation, and Rapid Trigger, the keyboard brings responsive, customizable inputs to a slimmer design.
At the highest level of Counter-Strike, players develop their equipment preferences through years of practice and competition. We’re proud to continue supporting MOUZ with gaming gear that suits their individual playstyles as they compete on the international stage.
A Championship Worth Celebrating
From their BLAST Bounty triumph in August to their undefeated championship run in Beijing, MOUZ have given their fans plenty to celebrate in 2026.
Ending a 16-year IEM title drought is an incredible achievement, and with several former academy players among the championship-winning roster, it’s a particularly special moment for the organization.
Congratulations to torzsi, xertioN, Spinx, xelex, PR, sycrone, and everyone behind MOUZ on their IEM Beijing 2026 victory.
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