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Vitality Topples FURIA To Win IEM Krakow 2026

Vitality Topples FURIA To Win IEM Krakow 2026

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Adarsh J. KumarAdarsh J. Kumar

8 Feb, 2026, 21:49

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Last updated: 8 Feb, 2026, 21:49

Team Vitality has been crowned the IEM Krakow 2026 champion after defeating FURIA in a thrilling four-map final.

FURIA took an early lead in the Grand Finals, but Vitality's three-map rally clinched them the trophy. The win solidifies Vitality's reign as the world's #1 team in the Valve Regional Standings (VRS), significantly extending its lead over #2-ranked FURIA. The squad also claims the $400,000 grand prize and its second consecutive IEM trophy on Polish soil, having previously won IEM Katowice 2025.

Vitality Defeats FURIA 3-1 To Win First Trophy Of 2026

FURIA opened the series with a narrow victory on Mirage, but Vitality answered back on the next map, Inferno. With momentum on their side, they went on to win on Nuke as well, dominating Fallen and team on the CT side with a 10-2 half-time lead. 

The ultimate showdown on Overpass was a close one. Even though Vitality had an early 5-0 lead, FURIA soon regained control through a 1v2 clutch from KSCERATO on Round 6. Vitality, however, recovered in the T-side half, coming back from a 6-9 deficit to clinch the map 13-10. 

Here are the full match results of Vitality vs FURIA in the IEM Krakow 2026 Grand Finals: 

  • Mirage: 11-13
  • Infero: 13-8
  • Nuke: 13-2
  • Overpass: 13-10

This victory secures Vitality their first trophy of 2026 and marks their 10th title in the last 365 days, a run that began with IEM Katowice 2025. By claiming a major trophy so early, the world #1 squad has set a formidable tone for the season ahead.

ZywOo Puts Up Career-High Numbers

Individual brilliance is nothing new for Team Vitality’s star talent, ZywOo. Yet, the French AWPer delivered a Grand Final performance in Krakow that surpassed even his own legendary standards. 

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ZywOo finished IEM Krakow 2026 with a staggering 1.59 tournament rating, his highest ever in a winning campaign at an international LAN event. This is also the second-highest rating in IEM Winter Championship history (Katowice and Krakow events), trailing only Donk’s historic 1.70 rating at Katowice 2024.

By dominating on every map and setting a new career-high tournament rating, ZywOo has delivered a powerful statement as the 2026 season begins: he remains the undisputed best player in the world.

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Featured Image Credits: ESL Counter Strike

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