CS2: FURIA Dominates Team Vitality to Win IEM Chengdu 2025 The Brazilian powerhouse sweeps Vitality 3–0 to claim its first IEM title — and the first for a majority-Brazilian roster in eight years

After weeks of intense action, Intel Extreme Masters Chengdu 2025 concluded with an electrifying grand final between FURIA and Team Vitality. The matchup came just days after FURIA overtook Vitality in the official Valve CS2 Global Rankings, and the result only reinforced that shift in power.

In a dominant 3–0 series, FURIA outclassed the French squad in every category — from individual aim duels to coordinated executes. Their aggressive style, combined with near-perfect map control, left Vitality with little room to recover across the series.

The victory not only adds $125,000 to FURIA’s earnings but also marks a historic milestone — it’s the first IEM trophy won by a majority-Brazilian team in over eight years.

🔥 A Statement Win Against the Former No. 1

Team Vitality entered Chengdu as one of the most consistent forces in Counter-Strike, led by superstar Mathieu “ZywOo” Herbaut and in-game leader Dan “apEX” Madesclaire. However, FURIA’s momentum and preparation proved too much.

Rifler KSCERATO and AWPer saffee were standout performers, consistently punishing Vitality’s defenses with relentless pace and precision. The win wasn’t just a tournament victory — it was a clear message that FURIA’s rise to the top of the CS2 landscape is no fluke.

🌍 A New Era for Brazilian Counter-Strike

It’s been a long time since Brazil last celebrated an IEM title — not since the glory days of Luminosity Gaming and SK Gaming in the mid-2010s. Now, FURIA’s Chengdu triumph feels like a symbolic torch-passing moment for a new generation of Brazilian CS stars.

The win also arrives at a crucial time in the competitive calendar, with BLAST Rivals Fall 2025 and the StarLadder Budapest Major right around the corner. If Chengdu is any indication, FURIA enters both events as the team to beat.

⚔️ What’s Next

With back-to-back top finishes and the No. 1 ranking secured, FURIA has positioned itself as a dominant force heading into the final stretch of the CS2 season. Whether they can maintain that momentum through the upcoming Major remains to be seen — but for now, the throne is theirs.