The Perfect World Shanghai Major playoffs feature 8 elite teams competing for a $1.25 million prize pool, marking the second CS2 Major Championship. Here's what you need to know about each qualified team:

Team Vitality

• Currently ranked 3rd globally
• Dominated elimination stage with convincing wins
• ZywOo leads with tournament's highest rating (1.49)
• Strong favorite due to balanced team structure

The MongolZ

• Tournament's surprise performer
• Defeated top teams including G2, MOUZ, and HEROIC
• Strong home crowd support in Shanghai
• Showing unprecedented form for an Asian team

FaZe Clan

• Qualified through close victory over FURIA
• Showed inconsistent performance
• Notable for clutch capabilities
• rain's crucial plays secured their spot

Team Spirit

• Breakthrough performance led by 17-year-old donk
• donk achieved 1.55 rating in elimination stage
• Memorable 1v5 clutch against HEROIC
• Strong mix of youth and strategy

G2 Esports

• Recovered from early loss to The MongolZ
• Dominated FaZe Clan in qualification
• Strong T-side performance (huNter 1.47 rating)
• Known for aggressive playstyle

Team Liquid

• Surprise qualifier
• YEKINDAR maintaining consistent 1.1+ ratings
• Showed improved team synergy
• Exceeded expectations

MOUZ

• Qualified through clean victory over MIBR
• Brollan delivered strong performance (38K, 8A)
• Needs improvement for playoff success

HEROIC

• Last team to qualify
• Eliminated NAVI in crucial match
• flameZ showing standout performance
• Proved resilience through tough bracket

Playoff Matchups:

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

The playoffs begin December 12, featuring single-elimination, best-of-three matches through the grand final.

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