In a closely contested series at the Intel Extreme Masters Beijing 2026: Global Qualifier, B8 emerged victorious against Color with a 2:1 scoreline. B8 secured the first map Dust2 with a 13-11 win, followed by Color's response on Mirage with a 13-9 victory. The series culminated on Ancient, where B8 ultimately triumphed 13-10, clinching their spot in the next stage. Despite the loss, Color's cronuss delivered a standout performance with an impressive 1.27 rating and a 62-52 K-D ratio.