Vitality Lose $1 Million After Defeat to Falcons at Esports World Cup

Falcons came out on top against Vitality in the third-place decider at the Esports World Cup CS2 event. The series ended 2-1, with maps going 9:13 on Inferno, 13:3 on Train, and 13:3 on Nuke. Full match stats are available in the tournament’s match center.

While the difference between third and fourth place was only $60,000, the real loss for Vitality was much bigger. By missing out on crucial club ranking points, the French squad effectively lost $1 million in prize money.

Third place at the EWC CS2 awards 500 club points. For Falcons, these points didn’t matter, as the organization had already secured the top spot in the overall ranking. For Vitality, however, they could have made all the difference. With those points, Vitality would have overtaken Liquid for second place, claiming $4,000,000. Instead, they will have to settle for $3,000,000.

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This result also marks the first time Falcons have beaten Vitality in 2025. Before this match, Falcons had suffered four straight defeats against the French powerhouse.