FURIA Claims Landmark IEM Chengdu 2025 Crown in Dominant 3-0 Sweep Over Vitality
In a statement of pure dominance, Brazilian powerhouse FURIA stormed to their first ever IEM LAN trophy at IEM Chengdu 2025, dismantling Team Vitality 3-0 in the grand final.
This triumph marks the first IEM title for a majority Brazilian squad in eight years, capping a meteoric 2025 rise that has propelled them to the top of the Valve Regional Standings.
As Vitality faltered in their bid to reclaim early year glory, FURIA’s flawless execution signals the dawn of a new era in global Counter-Strike.
A Flawless Grand Final: FURIA’s Map by Map Masterclass
IEM Chengdu 2025 unfolded with high stakes group stages and playoffs that tested the mettle of Counter-Strike’s elite. FURIA navigated Group B with precision, while MOUZ’s upset over Vitality in groups set the stage for chaos. But it was the grand final where FURIA truly shone, denying Vitality even a single map in a best of three clinic.
Map 1: Ancient – FURIA’s Iron Grip (13-11 Win)
FURIA seized control from the pistol round, leveraging superior site holds and mid round executes to build an early CT-side edge. Vitality clawed back with aggressive T-side pushes, forcing overtime threats, but FURIA’s utility denial and clutch retakes held firm. A pivotal B-site retake at 11-10 turned the tide, as FURIA’s anchors absorbed pressure while their entry fraggers mowed down advances. The map’s razor thin margin belied FURIA’s command, setting a tone of unyielding pressure that left Vitality scrambling.
Overtime is avoided as @FURIA close out Ancient 13-11 to kick off the BO5 in #IEM Chengdu 2025!@TeamVitalityCS‘ pick of Inferno is coming up next! pic.twitter.com/kIjdCtBKe6
— Intel® Extreme Masters (@IEM) November 9, 2025
Map 2: Inferno – T-Side Resilience Overcomes CT Bias (13-10 Win)
Inferno’s notorious CT favoritism favored Vitality early, as they strung together defensive stands to lead 7-5 at the half. But FURIA flipped the script on the T-side, chaining smokes and flashes for flawless A-site takes.
A mid map eco round win sparked their surge, with precise pops and model control neutralizing Vitality’s lurks. Despite a late rally that closed the gap to 12-10, FURIA’s post plant secures and bomb carrier escorts sealed the deal.
Map 3: Overpass – FURIA’s Pick, FURIA’s Purpose (13-11 Win)
On their map pick, Overpass, Vitality struck first with a dominant CT half, stacking 8-4 through patient long A holds and connector traps. FURIA, undeterred, mounted a ferocious T-side comeback, equalizing at 9-9 via daring B-site rushes and monster lurks.
The momentum swung decisively in a chaotic 12-11 round, where FURIA’s IGL called a perfect fake execute to draw out rotations, followed by a multi kill spraydown. Vitality’s final push fizzled under crossfire, as FURIA’s economy and aim precision closed out the sweep.
In a final that tested every fiber, FURIA’s mental fortitude proved unbreakable.
Only three maps are needed as @FURIA dominate the #IEM Chengdu 2025 Grand Final 3-0 over @TeamVitalityCS!
13-11 Ancient
13-10 Inferno
13-11 Overpass pic.twitter.com/Cu0xzEVP7m
— Intel® Extreme Masters (@IEM) November 9, 2025
FURIA Forging a New Legacy in Counter-Strike’s Elite Arena
FURIA’s Chengdu conquest transcends a single trophy it’s a beacon for Brazilian esports, shattering an eight year IEM drought and vaulting them into Major contention.
While Vitality grapples with form dips and MOUZ contends with playoff chokes, FURIA emerges as the VRS vanguard, eyeing a year end stranglehold.
With Budapest looming, this squad’s blend of raw talent and tactical evolution poses a dire threat to the old guard. As Counter-Strike hurtles toward 2026, FURIA isn’t just competing they’re redefining the throne, one dominant sweep at a time.
Since: October 29, 2025
