Summary:
- FURIA locks in MSI 2025 to represent South America after winning the LTA South Split 2 qualifier.
- They were also the first LTA team to compete in League of Legends esports.
- The MSI 2025 format switch meant the LTA South champion got the second Americas seed, which used to go to North America’s LCS.
FURIA just swept the LTA South qualifier for MSI 2025, and that majorly matters in League of Legends esports! After a heated split, this team did not just win the title. Rather, they won the first-ever MSI spot in South America, creating the chance to make history forever. Not only was it a historic moment that showcased the skills and strategy of a team. But it is also the emergence of a region that’s clearly hungry to showcase its skills in the international arena.
FURIA’s Path to Victory
FURIA’s success came down to some key things: smart draft-picks, their team fight aggression while balancing the fight properly. Not to mention Guigo’s individual excellence while winning the MVP of the finals, which would ultimately lead them to victory. This win not only affirmed FURIA’s skill as a team. Rather, it was a historic moment in breaking paiN Gaming’s and LOUD’s long-standing regional domination, as it was the first series win against paiN Gaming.
How FURIA Claimed the Crown
The LTA South 2025 Split 2 grand final featured FURIA against paiN Gaming in a pretty even match. paiN Gaming came into the grand final as favourites, having just beaten FURIA 3-1 in the upper bracket final. They even beat most teams decisively, but FURIA came out with the win with a fairly decisive 3-0 score. And this in itself is astonishing considering paiN has an established history in the regional scene.
It was especially the contrast in mentality that was so stark. paiN Gaming had done really good in previous matches, including a win versus FURIA in the upper bracket. Yet they headed into the final looking rattled and couldn’t recover from an early mistake in the finals. FURIA seized every opportunity they had where paiN Gaming was shocked or missing, and did so decisively with confidence.
South America’s Rise Through FURIA
Not only did FURIA take home their first LTA South title, but they also made history by giving South America its first qualifying spot to MSI 2025. This is a significant accomplishment as it represents a major change of the balance of power in the Americas.
Before, North America’s LCS held the second seed MSI slot for the Americas. But this changed with the MSI format restructure, allowing for LTA North and LTA South conferences. Thus, FURIA’s victory essentially gave the international spot for the Americas to South America for the first time.
Now that FURIA has qualified for MSI 2025 with this win, they can now take their new status as a pro team onto the global stage. This gives them a once-in-a-lifetime chance to compete against the best teams in the world at an international level. MSI 2025 makes FURIA’s invitation to this event a clear indicator of their upward trajectory and LTA South’s competitiveness. This qualification elevates the profiles of the team and brings attention towards the growing talent pool of the Americas South.
Final Thoughts
Achieving the feat of being crowned LTA South champions, plus qualifying for MSI 2025, will echo forever for FURIA. And we don’t mean FURIA and the organization. It also pertains to the growth of talent and the competing scene in South America and the region. The anticipation is just really high for MSI 2025, and the question will be whether this great team can rise. Either way, one thing is pretty evident: FURIA’s success has already made its mark in the game.
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