Vitality Crowned IEM Krakow Champions After 3–1 Victory Over FURIA

Team Vitality kicked off the new CS2 season with a major title, defeating FURIA 3–1 in the grand final of IEM Krakow on February 8.

The series began with a tight battle on Mirage, where the Brazilian squad secured a narrow 13–11 win and took an early lead. However, Vitality quickly turned the momentum in their favor and dominated the rest of the match. The French organization claimed Inferno 13–8, crushed FURIA on Nuke with a commanding 13–2 scoreline, and closed the series on Overpass with a 13–10 victory.

This win marks Vitality’s first trophy of the season and earns the team $460,000 in prize money. The result follows their recent 3rd–4th place finish at BLAST Bounty Winter, where they fell to Falcons in the semifinals. The triumph in Krakow signals a strong start to the year and positions Vitality as one of the early favorites for upcoming tournaments.

Mathieu “ZywOo” Herbaut was named the tournament’s Most Valuable Player by both HLTV and ESL, finishing the event with an outstanding 1.59 rating. His consistent impact and clutch performances played a crucial role in Vitality’s playoff run and grand final victory.

Spirit secured third place at the event, while MOUZ finished fourth. FURIA earned $215,000 for their runner-up finish. Notably, both grand finalists had previously placed 3rd–4th at BLAST Bounty Winter, where FURIA lost to eventual champions PARIVISION.

The victory also carries extra significance for Vitality, as it ends their two-match losing streak against FURIA. The French side had suffered a painful 0–3 defeat in their previous grand final meeting at IEM Chengdu. Prior to Krakow, Vitality’s last win over the Brazilian team dated back to October 2025 at ESL Pro League Season 22.

Team Spirit Finish 3rd at IEM Krakow, Extend Winning Streak vs MOUZ

With a dominant performance and an MVP-level showing from ZywOo, Vitality’s IEM Krakow title suggests the team is ready to compete for the top spot in the world rankings once again.