Right after IEM Krakow 2026 grand final, we went live to discuss the playoff bracket (with the grand final specifically) to see how the results affect the standing of Vitality, FURIA, Spirit, MOUZ, and more, with the impressions from the new event location.

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0:00 - Intro

0:52 - Live from Krakow!

1:24 - Grand Final first reactions

5:58 - ZywOo MVP performance

11:15 - Cultural impact?

14:39 - One event away from Grand Slam

18:42 - FalleN: retire while at the top?

22:02 - Showmatch vs. 3rd place decider

24:47 - WATO: Vitality win Cluj?

31:16 - Skinionaire

37:28 - Disappointing donk?

43:36 - tN1R nowhere to be seen?

48:02 - Spirit grand final drought?

51:38 - Aurora

54:41 - G2

57:12 - No one likes MOUZ?!

1:01:46 - MOUZ vibe issue

1:04:50 - “Roster or attitude change needed” - SPUNJ

1:10:08 - Krakow impressions

1:15:35 - Show improvement?

1:21:02 - Tournament legacy

1:36:02 - Top Comment

1:40:31 - jL on the desk

1:41:38 - Cluj-Napoca next

1:44:02 - Astana vs. Atlanta, VRS strategies

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