One of the biggest stories of IEM Cologne Major 2026 has been 9z’s cinderella run to the playoffs. The South Americans beat PARIVISION, The MongolZ and Vitality on their way to the arena.
During media day, we had the opportunity to talk to 9z’s Argentinian powerhouse, Luciano ” luchov Herrera, about his thoughts and feelings coming into the Major playoffs.
luchov: Thank you very much, and it feels really good, like we came here to make that, like it’s a goal reached, but now we want more soon.
I think it came from the confidence the team makes, gives to me.
My teammates always trust me, and when I say something, they trust and do it, and I think that’s the most important thing for me, to know that my teammates are listening to me.
No, not really, I prefer Nuke, but maybe it will have to be.
Yes, of course, I like, I think it was a proof to me to know that I can.
luchov made CS2 history in Astana with his outstanding Inferno perfromance. Credit: 9z Globant
Yes, we are thinking that, and we are happy that we maybe get some invites to Tier 1 events, so that will help us to stay in the top 10.
I think yes, I would prefer to have that match in the finals, by not eliminating one team of South America early, but I think it will be a great match, people will enjoy it a lot.
I think it’s a very obvious question, I would prefer to win the major, of course.
Featured image credit: 9z Globant
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