Pimp about EWC 2026: Vitality in the group stage and in the playoffs are, as a rule, two different teams

Counter-Strike 2 analyst Jacob Pimp Winneche shared his expectations for Team Vitality’s performance in the playoffs of the Esports World Cup 2026. The caster's post appeared on the social network X.

I think Vitality will win the EWC unless the Falcons knock them out before the finals. Vitality looks shaky so far, having lost to bo3 against B8 in the group stage. Vitality in the group stage and in the playoffs are, as a rule, two different teams.

Team Vitality's first opponent in the championship playoffs will be FaZe Clan. The match is scheduled for August 20, 16:55 Moscow time.

Esports World Cup 2026 for CS2 takes place from August 12 to 23 in Paris. Participants are competing for a prize fund of $2 million. You can follow the progress of the event in the report.