MOUZ world ranking: No. 1 on HLTV after IEM Beijing

The MOUZ world ranking climb is complete. HLTV's November 9 world ranking update puts the team at No. 1 after their IEM Beijing title, the first time in over two years.

MOUZ had already reached the top of Valve's official Regional Standings (VRS) at the end of October. That means they now lead both major rankings. We covered the title in our report on MOUZ's 3-0 IEM Beijing final win.

How did MOUZ reach the top of the world ranking?

A flawless run in Beijing did it. MOUZ did not drop a single map. They first swept BETBOOM to reach the IEM Beijing final, then beat The MongolZ 3-0. It was their second trophy of the season after BLAST Bounty Season 2 in August.

MOUZ also finished runners-up twice this season, at BLAST Open Porto and ESL Pro League 24. They took bronze at PGL Masters Bucharest. That consistency lifted them across all three parts of HLTV's formula: achievement, form and LAN points.

HLTV top 10 at a glance (November 9, 2026)

The race at the top is tight. Only 2 points separate MOUZ and FURIA, while Vitality sit 76 points back. The MongolZ jump five places after reaching the Beijing final.

FURIA being so close is no surprise. The Brazilian side won PGL Masters Bucharest on October 31, beating Nemiga 3-2 in the final after knocking out MOUZ 2-1 in the semis. In Beijing, though, they lost 2-1 to The MongolZ in the playoffs. That result cost them the top spot. One strong event could still swing it back.

Who is on the roster?

HLTV points out that only two players remain from the June 2024 side: captain Dorian "xertioN" Berman and Ádám "torzsi" Torzsás. This is largely a new MOUZ, and it has climbed back to the top quickly. The change in the top three also shows how open the scene is right now. FURIA, Vitality and Spirit have all slipped one place.

MOUZ's road through IEM Beijing

• Groups: Beat BETBOOM 2-0 (Ancient 13-6, Mirage 16-14)
• Seeding match: Beat PARIVISION to go straight to the semi-finals
• Semi-final: Beat BETBOOM 2-0 again
• Final: Beat The MongolZ 3-0
• Total: 11 maps played, 11 maps won

IEM Beijing ran from November 2 to 8 with a $1.25 million prize pool. MOUZ arrived straight from PGL Masters Bucharest, where they lost the semi-final 2-1 to FURIA and then beat Vitality 2-0 for third place. In two weeks, the team found another gear.

What is the difference between the HLTV ranking and VRS?

There are two rankings, and both matter. HLTV's ranking uses the site's own formula with three parts: achievement, form and LAN points. Big LAN results weigh heavily there.

VRS is Valve's official system. Valve uses it to send invites to the Major and other sanctioned events. The PGL Major Singapore invites were set by the November 2 VRS cut-off. MOUZ topped that table too, and they enter the Major directly in Stage 3. Leading both tables is a strong sign that they are the best team in the world right now.

What does it mean for fans?

MOUZ face one more test. HLTV lists BLAST Rivals 2026 Season 2, starting November 11, as their last event before the Major. Staying ahead of FURIA there would send them to Singapore as world No. 1.

Rankings matter for Major seeding too. See the full list of 32 PGL Major Singapore invites. Note that BETBOOM will play the Major as BB Team, as covered in our story on PGL Major Singapore team name changes.

Frequently asked questions

When were MOUZ last world No. 1?

According to HLTV, MOUZ last led both major rankings in June 2024. Only xertioN and torzsi remain from that roster.

How many HLTV points do MOUZ have?

In the November 9 ranking, MOUZ sit first on 912 points, just 2 ahead of FURIA on 910.

What is MOUZ's next event?

HLTV lists BLAST Rivals 2026 Season 2, starting November 11, as MOUZ's final event before the Singapore Major.

Sources

• HLTV: MOUZ claim No.1 in world rankings after Beijing title
• HLTV: Counter-Strike World ranking
• Valve: Counter-Strike Regional Standings (GitHub)