MSI 2025 Preview: Furia’s First International Appearance May be Swift

Furia was always near the top of the LTA South performances, placing second in the positioning phase and first in their group. When it came to the Upper Bracket of the playoffs, they remained second-best to PaiN, who defeated them 3-1. They earned a Grand Finals rematch against PaiN and righted their wrongs of the Upper Bracket Final, dispatching them 3-0 in dominant fashion. The victory marked their first Split title and granted them their first international appearance.

Expectations

Heading into MSI, the worldwide expectations are low for Furia. Going against the powerhouses of BLG and G2 and the internationally acclaimed GAM Esports, they should struggle to reach the Bracket Stage. As the only South American representative, the fans back home will hope they can perform beyond their expectations. With a respectable performance at MSI, they can prove that South America deserves more recognition on the international stage. PaiN began that journey last year, qualifying for the Swiss Stage at Worlds, but Furia needs to continue those prospects. With the potential of more spots for South America at future international events on the line, the pressure on them is likely bigger than most would expect.

Furia’s Journey

With TL’s poor performance at the First Stand competition, Furia enters the Play-In Stage as the lowest seed. They will face G2 in their first GSL match, which may be a more winnable affair than if they faced BLG. To progress to the Bracket Stage, they must win two series. Or if they lose two, they are out of the competition. If they manage to qualify for the Bracket Stage, the entire Brazilian fanbase will erupt in joy. The whole world will need to accept that South America is internationally competitive.