Vitality Blow 9:3 Lead in Shock Loss to B8 at EWC 2026

B8 defeated Vitality 2:1 in the Group C upper-bracket semifinal at the Esports World Cup 2026. B8 have secured their place in the playoffs, while Vitality will continue their tournament run in the lower bracket.

Vitality Collapse on Their Own Map Pick

The series began on Mirage, B8 pick. Vitality claimed the map 16:12 in overtime and moved within one map of the expected victory.

The turning point came on Inferno. Vitality controlled the opening half of their own pick and built a 9:3 advantage, but completely lost momentum after switching sides.

B8 won ten of the next twelve rounds to complete the comeback at 13:11.

There was no similar contest on the deciding Dust2. B8 took the first half 8:4 before winning five consecutive rounds and closing the map 13:4.

Final map scores:

• Mirage — 12:16;
• Inferno — 13:11;
• Dust2 — 13:4.

Current win probabilities for the upcoming EWC 2026 matches are available on Winio.