The stage is set for the BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025, the world championship of Counter-Strike 2 (CS2). Three Brazilian teams – FURIA, Legacy, and paiN Gaming – are vying for a spot in the playoffs. It’s been a while since a Brazilian team made it to the knockout stage – FURIA reached the semifinals back in 2022.
To advance, teams must navigate the Swiss phase. Win three series, and you’re in. Lose three, and you’re out. The pressure is on. Matches are played in a best-of-three format, except for the decisive ones, which are best-of-one.
Let’s take a look at how the Brazilian teams fared on the first day. FURIA had a solid start, taking down The MongolZ and Aurora. Legacy pulled off a surprise win against Vitality, the current world number one, but then lost to Virtus.pro. Meanwhile, paiN Gaming struggled, losing to Spirit and G2.
The next set of matches takes place on Friday, starting at 12 pm (Brasília time). One team could secure a spot in the playoffs, while another might face elimination. Here are the upcoming matches:
- Legacy vs FaZe – 12 pm – best-of-one
- FURIA vs Virtus.pro – 2:30 pm – best-of-three (classification match)
- paiN Gaming vs Nemiga – 5 pm – best-of-three (elimination match)
The stakes are high, and the competition is fierce. Which Brazilian team will rise to the challenge and make it to the playoffs?