ZywOo Dominates as Team Vitality Clinch IEM Kraków 2026 Crown in 3-1 Grand Final Over FURIA

ZywOo Dominates as Team Vitality Clinch IEM Kraków 2026 Crown in 3-1 Grand Final Over FURIA

Vitality Secure IEM Kraków Title

Champions of the StarLadder Budapest Major, Team Vitality continued their strong form by lifting the IEM Kraków 2026 trophy with a 3-1 win over FURIA in the grand final. After falling narrowly on Mirage (11-13), Vitality responded with commanding performances across the next three maps: Inferno 13-8, Nuke 13-2, and Overpass 13-10.

This triumph marks Vitality’s first championship victory of 2026.

Star Performance from ZywOo

Mathieu “ZywOo” Herbaut starred for Vitality throughout the final, posting a 1.66 rating, averaging 101 ADR, and ending with an impressive 90-41 K/D across the four maps. His impact — including 27 multikills — was the defining factor in Vitality’s title run.

ZywOo also led Vitality statistically earlier in the tournament, topping ratings in the group stage and outpacing notable competitors like donk.

Path to the Final

• Group and Playoff Success – Vitality advanced through the group stage with strong results against BC.Game and 3DMAX before a tight quadruple overtime win over Aurora highlighted their resilience.

• Semifinal Dominance – In the semifinals, Vitality delivered a convincing 2-0 sweep of MOUZ, taking Nuke (13-7) and Dust2 (13-6) to secure their place in the final.

• FURIA’s Final Run – FURIA booked their grand final berth by defeating Team Spirit in the other semifinal, reaching their first final of the year after a strong run in recent events.

Event Context & Notes

• The final took place on 8 February 2026, in front of fans at the Tauron Arena in Kraków.

• Vitality’s performance added momentum early in the 2026 competitive season after they started with mixed results, including a semifinal loss at BLAST Bounty Winter 2026 prior to Kraków.

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Key Takeaways

• Vitality are IEM Kraków 2026 champions, defeating FURIA 3-1 in the grand final.

• ZywOo delivered MVP-level impact, leading Vitality in rating and multikills.

• Vitality overcame group stage tests and multiple knockout series, including a dominant semifinal against MOUZ.

• FURIA reached the final with their own strong performances earlier in the bracket.