The IEM Krakow 2026 Grand Final is underway at the TAURON Arena, with FURIA and Team Vitality facing off in a Best-of-Five LAN series to decide the champion of one of Counter-Strike’s most prestigious events.
This grand final is not just about the trophy; it’s also about history. The last time these two teams met on a big IEM stage, FURIA crushed Vitality 3-0 at IEM Chengdu 2025, a result that still hangs over this matchup.
With a $1,000,000 prize pool on the line and both teams carrying strong recent form, the matchup has already delivered a closely contested opening map.
This article will be updated live with map scores, key moments, and standout performances as the final unfolds.
IEM Krakow 2026 Grand Final Match Details (Vitality 2: Furia 1)
- Tournament: IEM Krakow 2026
- Stage: Playoffs – Grand Final
- Game: Counter-Strike 2
- Format: Best of 5 (LAN)
- Venue: TAURON Arena Kraków, Poland
- Prize Pool: $1,000,000
- Teams: FURIA vs Team Vitality
Map Veto and Pick Order
- FURIA removed Dust2
- Team Vitality removed Ancient
- FURIA picked Mirage
- Team Vitality picked Inferno
- FURIA picked Nuke
- Team Vitality picked Overpass
- Anubis left as the decider
Map 1 – Mirage: FURIA Strike First (13–11)
- First Half: Team Vitality 9–3 FURIA
- Final Score: FURIA win 13–11
Mirage started exactly the way Team Vitality fans hoped. Playing a strong first half, Vitality dominated early exchanges and went into halftime with a commanding 9–3 lead. Their mid control and utility usage looked clean, and FURIA struggled to find openings.
The second half, however, told a completely different story.
FURIA came alive after the side switch, mounting an incredible comeback with aggressive retakes, confident aim duels, and far better coordination. Round by round, they shut Vitality down, denying late executes and punishing overextensions
Despite Vitality’s early advantage, FURIA closed Mirage 13–11, stealing the first map and taking a 1–0 lead in the grand final.
Map 2 – Inferno: Vitality Respond Through ZywOo (13–8)
- Half-time score: Team Vitality 7–5 FURIA
- Final score: Team Vitality win 13–8
Team Vitality delivered a composed response on Inferno, their map pick, to level the series. The European side secured a 7–5 lead at halftime, built on controlled defensive setups and consistent trade conversions.
In the second half, Vitality maintained momentum and closed the map efficiently, denying FURIA the space required to build late-round pressure. The difference-maker was ZywOo, who produced a dominant individual performance throughout the map.
The French star finished Inferno with 27 kills in 21 rounds, consistently finding opening picks and converting high-impact rounds to keep FURIA at arm’s length. Vitality ultimately sealed the map 13–8, tying the grand final 1–1.
Map 3: Nuke
- Half-time score: Team Vitality 10–2 Vitality
- Final score: Team Vitality wins 13-2
Team Vitality took a very strong start in the first half, finishing the first half with a 10-2 score. Team Vitality delivered a one-sided performance on Nuke, asserting control from the opening rounds and leaving FURIA with little room to recover
Following the side switch, Vitality wasted no time in closing out the map. Two swift rounds in the second half were enough to secure victory, denying FURIA any opportunity to build momentum or attempt a comeback with a 13-2 score.
Vitality is one map away from closing the deal.
