The Perfect World Shanghai Major playoffs feature eight elite teams competing for a $1.25 million prize pool. Here's a comprehensive overview of the qualified teams and their journey through the elimination stage.

Team Vitality demonstrated exceptional form, with ZywOo achieving a tournament-best 1.49 rating. Their convincing victories over GamerLegion, FURIA Esports, and MIBR establish them as top contenders.

The MongolZ emerged as the tournament's surprise, defeating established teams like G2 Esports, MOUZ, and HEROIC with remarkable resilience.

FaZe Clan secured their spot through a dramatic victory over FURIA Esports, showcasing their clutch capabilities despite inconsistent form.

Team Spirit's 17-year-old prodigy donk led their qualification with an impressive 1.55 rating and a memorable 1v5 clutch against HEROIC.

G2 Esports recovered from an early setback to qualify, with huNter posting a remarkable 1.47 rating on T side.

Team Liquid's unexpected qualification featured strong performances from YEKINDAR.

MOUZ secured their spot with a decisive victory over MIBR, led by Brollan's impressive 38-kill performance.

HEROIC claimed the final playoff spot by eliminating NAVI in a challenging bracket.

Quarterfinal Matchups:

• The MongolZ vs. MOUZ
• Team Liquid vs. Team Spirit
• G2 Esports vs. HEROIC
• Team Vitality vs. FaZe Clan

The playoffs begin December 12 in a single-elimination, best-of-three format, culminating in the crowning of the CS2 Major Champion.

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