Magisk Praises Vitality After Historic IEM Kraków 2026 Victory

Team Vitality’s dominant run at IEM Kraków 2026 continues to spark reactions across the Counter-Strike scene. Former Vitality player Emil “Magisk” Reif publicly congratulated the roster after their championship win and standout performance from Mathieu “ZywOo” Herbaut.

Magisk: “You’re making history”

Following Vitality’s grand final victory over FURIA, Magisk shared a message on social media highlighting the team’s form and ZywOo’s individual level.

“Unreal performance from ZywOo at this tournament. Team Vitality, you’re making history — enjoy this moment ❤️.”

The Danish rifler previously played a key role in Vitality’s earlier era and remains closely associated with the organization’s success, making the message especially notable within the CS2 community.

Vitality defeat FURIA in the IEM Kraków 2026 Grand Final

Vitality secured the trophy on February 8, 2026, beating FURIA Esports 3–1 in the best-of-five final.

Grand Final map results

Mirage — FURIA win 13–11

Inferno — Vitality win 13–8

Nuke — Vitality win 13–2

Overpass — Vitality win 13–10

After losing the opening map, Vitality quickly adapted and took control of the series, finishing the event as clear champions.

ZywOo wins IEM Kraków 2026 MVP

ZywOo was named the HLTV MVP of IEM Kraków 2026, delivering one of the most dominant individual tournament performances in recent Counter-Strike history.

Key stats

Tournament rating: 1.59

Career MVP medals: 29

The award further strengthens ZywOo’s legacy as one of the greatest players in Counter-Strike history.

apEX calls it ZywOo’s best tournament ever

Vitality captain Dan “apEX” Madesclaire emphasized the level of his star player after the victory:

“Without a doubt the best tournament for ZywOo in his career.”

The statement reflects the team’s confidence and highlights the peak form Vitality showed throughout the event.

ZywOo: “We’re going to win more trophies”

The French superstar also reacted to the win and made it clear that Vitality’s ambitions extend beyond Kraków.

“Nice to lift our first trophy in 2026 — we’re going to win more.”

The statement positions the team as a strong contender for the rest of the 2026 CS2 season.

What this win means for Vitality’s CS2 era

Winning IEM Kraków early in the season gives Vitality major momentum and reinforces their status as one of the world’s top Counter-Strike teams. With ZywOo in MVP form and the roster showing strong consistency, the team is now expected to contend for every tier-one title in 2026.