The Intel Extreme Masters Dallas 2025 kicked off with a bang as FURIA took on The MongolZ in a best-of-three matchup. The Brazilian team was looking to make a statement, but things didn’t go their way. They lost both games 7-13, with one match on Anubis and the other on Mirage.
The stakes are high in this competition, with a total prize pool of $300,000 and $125,000 reserved for the champion. But FURIA’s loss puts them in a tough spot. They’ll need to win their next match to stay alive in the tournament.
The team’s organization took to social media to show their confidence, despite the setback. In a tweet, they said: “That’s a wrap for today, kids. Tomorrow we’ve got a game against Lynn Vision and it’s gonna get wild. Mongolz, you won’t get away with it next time. And by the way, this Astana-Dallas jetlag is no joke. I won’t be reading any replies with more than one line. See you tomorrow.”
One player who stood out in the series was Usukhbayar “910” Banzragch, who had a +10 kill-to-death difference. On the Brazilian side, Kaike “KSCERATO” Cerato impressed with an average of 76.6 damage per round.
FURIA will face Lynn Vision on Tuesday, and it’s a must-win game for the Brazilian team. If they lose, they’ll be out of the tournament. The pressure is on, and we’ll see how they respond to the challenge.
The Road Ahead
FURIA’s next match will be crucial in determining their fate in the tournament. With 16 teams competing, the competition is fierce, and every win counts. The team will need to regroup and come up with a new strategy to take on Lynn Vision.
- FURIA’s next match: Lynn Vision on Tuesday
- Must-win game to stay alive in the tournament
- Total prize pool: $300,000
- Champion’s prize: $125,000
The team’s tweet shows they’re confident and ready for the next challenge. But will it be enough to take them to the top? We’ll have to wait and see how it plays out.