Esports has a way of surprising you. Just recently, FURIA, a top team in Rainbow Six Siege, proved that point. They began their journey at the Esports World Cup (EWC) with a tough loss. Their first match against the American squad, Oxygen Esports, didn’t go their way. But instead of giving up, FURIA fought hard. They managed to survive and push through to the semifinals of the Rainbow Six Siege X tournament.
Their big win against Virtus.pro in the quarterfinals was a major turning point. This victory sealed their spot in the tournament’s next round. The crowd in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, played a huge part in their success. Player Felipe “FelipoX” De Lucia shared how much the fans helped. “We had an amazing crowd with us today,” he said. “They came all the way from Brazil to support us. It made all the difference.”
VITÓRIA! Estamos na SEMIFINAL da #EsportsWorldCup
Café Dostoyevsky 7-5
Banco 7-4#FURIAR6 2×0 vs @virtuspro na MD3 das Quartas de Final da Copa do Mundo de R6!CADA VEZ MAIS PERTO DO TOPO EM RIYADH 🇧🇷🇸🇦#DIADEFURIA pic.twitter.com/1rviBIhEFn
— FURIA (@FURIA) August 7, 2025
FelipoX also spoke about their strategy and skill. “We prepared really well for the first map, Café Dostoyevsky,” he explained. “We knew they were strong, but we still won.” He added that their aim was sharp on the second map, Bank. “Our precision was key to our victory there,” he finished.
The path forward for FURIA is clear but tough. This Friday, the 8th, they will face G2 Esports. That match will decide who gets a coveted spot in the grand final. The ultimate championship game is set for Saturday, the 9th. Fans can catch all the action live on YouTube. You can watch the game live by visiting this link: YouTube.