Team Vitality sweep GIANTX 2:0 in VCT 2026: EMEA Kickoff Mid Bracket Quarterfinals

Team Vitality defeated GIANTX in the VCT 2026: EMEA Kickoff Mid Bracket Quarterfinals, securing a dominant 2:0 victory in the Best of 3 series. The matchup highlighted Vitality’s superior coordination and control, while GIANTX struggled to recover after a disastrous opening map.

Vitality set the tone from the very beginning and maintained control throughout the series, capitalizing on GIANTX’s mistakes and consistently winning key duels to close the series without allowing a decider.

Abyss — 13:0 Team Vitality

The opening map was completely one-sided in favor of Team Vitality. From the first round, Vitality dominated both attack and defense, quickly building momentum and shutting down every attempt from GIANTX.

GIANTX failed to secure a single round across the entire map, as Vitality controlled engagements, punished rotations, and applied constant pressure. Abyss became a nightmare for GIANTX, with Vitality efficiently locking down sites and closing the map with a flawless 13:0 scoreline.

Breeze — 13:11 Team Vitality

On Breeze, GIANTX showed signs of recovery and managed to make the map competitive. They picked up several rounds and briefly took the lead at different points, playing with more aggression and confidence.

Despite the pushback, Team Vitality remained composed. Strong post-plant execution, disciplined late-round decisions, and well-timed rotations allowed Vitality to stabilize the game. In the closing rounds, Vitality edged out GIANTX 13:11, denying overtime and completing the series sweep.

Team Vitality controlled the series overall, especially on Abyss, where they did not drop a single round. GIANTX showed improvement on Breeze and came close to forcing a decider but were unable to overturn Vitality’s momentum in the crucial moments.

The 2:0 victory allows Team Vitality to continue their run in the mid bracket, while GIANTX drop down to the lower bracket, where any further loss will result in elimination from the tournament.

VCT 2026: EMEA Kickoff features 12 teams and serves as a crucial early-season event, with results directly impacting qualification for Masters Santiago. Fnatic entered the tournament as one of the clear title contenders, and this performance sent a strong message that the team is ready to fight for the top from the very beginning of the season.