FaZe Clan secured their place at the PGL Copenhagen Major with a 2-0 victory over Eternal Fire in the European RMR, a result that ended the team's qualification wait and booked its ticket to the first Counter-Strike 2 Major. The match took place in February 2024, but its significance has only grown by 2026: it marked one of the earliest definitive statements of intent from a top-tier roster in the CS2 era. For FaZe, the win was not merely a formality. It was a response after an earlier upper-bracket loss to G2 Esports, and it showed the kind of resilience that has long defined the organization.
The series began on Overpass, where FaZe and Eternal Fire traded blows deep into overtime. FaZe eventually closed out a 19-17 map victory, a scoreline that reflected both teams' willingness to fight for every inch of territory. The overtime finish gave FaZe a 1-0 series lead and, just as importantly, a mental edge. On a map where small mistakes can decide rounds, FaZe's late-round composure proved decisive.
Broky and ropz were the standout performers on Overpass. Broky finished with 30 kills, while ropz added 27 kills and a 1.29 rating. That rating underscored ropz's influence on the map, not only as a fragger but also as a player who consistently found openings and converted them into round wins. Eternal Fire had chances, but FaZe's star duo repeatedly shut the door.
The second map told a different story. Eternal Fire's resistance faded, and FaZe ran away with a 13-5 victory to complete the 2-0 sweep. The lopsided scoreline did not diminish the drama of the opening map; instead, it highlighted how quickly FaZe could pivot from a grind to a blowout. With the win, FaZe finished the RMR Swiss stage with a 3-1 record and claimed a coveted spot at the Copenhagen Major.
FaZe's path to qualification had its twists. The team opened with victories over 9Pandas and Team Falcons, putting itself in a strong position early. Its first qualification match came against G2 Esports, but FaZe lost 0-2, allowing G2 to secure its own Major berth. Rather than letting that setback linger, FaZe seized the next opportunity. The victory over Eternal Fire was therefore both a correction and a confirmation: the roster could handle pressure when the margin for error was thin.
FaZe captain karrigan celebrated the achievement on social media, writing: 'Going to Copenhagen major 😍❤'. The message captured the relief and excitement of a team that had just navigated a difficult RMR field. For a veteran leader like karrigan, qualifying for the first CS2 Major carried extra weight. It was a chance to compete at the highest level in a new game and to add another Major appearance to an already decorated career.
By the end of the day on February 16, 2024, five teams had officially qualified for the PGL Copenhagen Major. The list included G2 Esports, Virtus.Pro, FaZe Clan, KOI, and NAVI. NAVI, in particular, had to survive a narrow third-map battle against BetBoom to secure their slot. The qualification picture would expand in the following days, but these five teams were the first to punch their tickets.
| Team | Qualification Status | RMR Result |
|---|---|---|
| G2 Esports | Qualified | Defeated FaZe 2-0 |
| Virtus.Pro | Qualified | Secured Major spot |
| FaZe Clan | Qualified | Beat Eternal Fire 2-0 |
| KOI | Qualified | Secured Major spot |
| NAVI | Qualified | Narrow win over BetBoom |
The PGL Copenhagen Major was historic before a single round was played. It was the first Counter-Strike 2 Major, and it ran from March 17 to 31, 2024. The tournament featured a $1.25 million prize pool and brought together the best teams in the world. For FaZe, qualification was the first step. The team's run in Copenhagen would ultimately become part of the early CS2 Major narrative, and by 2026 it remains a key reference point for how the new era began.
In the broader context of 2026, the Copenhagen Major is remembered as the tournament that set the tone for CS2's competitive landscape. FaZe's 2-0 win over Eternal Fire was not the grand final, but it was a pivotal moment. It demonstrated that the organization could adapt to a new game, that broky and ropz could carry a high-stakes map, and that karrigan's leadership still translated to qualification success. For fans tracking the evolution of Counter-Strike, that February evening in the European RMR remains a notable milestone.
✅ FaZe secured a 3-1 Swiss-stage record.
✅ Broky posted 30 kills on Overpass.
✅ Ropz recorded a 1.29 rating.
✅ The victory came after a 0-2 loss to G2.
✅ Copenhagen was the first CS2 Major.
The result also underlined a simple truth about Major qualification: one loss does not end a campaign, but one response can define it. FaZe answered the G2 defeat with a composed, star-driven performance against Eternal Fire. That response sent them to Copenhagen, where the first CS2 Major awaited. By 2026, with multiple CS2 Majors now in the history books, that qualification still stands as an early example of FaZe's ability to deliver when the stakes are highest.