Furia qualified for the Mid-Season Invitational after defeating PaiN Gaming in the LTA South Playoffs. It marks their first appearance at an international competition. They begin their run in the Play-In Stage alongside G2 Esports, Bilibili Gaming, and GAM Esports. The odds are stacked against them to qualify for the Bracket Stage, and they may become the first team to exit the international tournament.
Furia Roster
- Guilherme “Guigo” Ruiz – Brazillian Top Laner
- Pedro “Tatu” Seixas – Brazillian Jungler
- Arthur “Tutsz” Peixoto Machado – Brazillian Mid Laner
- Andrey “Ayu” Saraiva – Brazillian Bot Laner
- Gabriel “Jojo” Dzelme de Oliveira – Brazilian Support
- Thomas “Thinkcard” Slotkin – American Coach
Furia has fielded an all-Brazilian roster for 2025. Tutsz, Ayu, and Jojo were on the team last year. Tatu is regarded as one of the best young junglers in South America, coming from the PaiN Gaming Academy team. Guigo and Jojo are the only players on this roster with international experience, having competed at the 2021 Worlds and 2022 MSI together on Red Star Candids.
How They Got Here
Image of LTA South courtesy of LTA SouthFuria was always near the top of the LTA South performances, placing second in the positioning phase and first in their group. When it came to the Upper Bracket of the playoffs, they remained second-best to PaiN, who defeated them 3-1. They earned a Grand Finals rematch against PaiN and righted their wrongs of the Upper Bracket Final, dispatching them 3-0 in dominant fashion. The victory marked their first Split title and granted them their first international appearance.
Expectations
Heading into MSI, the worldwide expectations are low for Furia. Going against the powerhouses of BLG and G2 and the internationally acclaimed GAM Esports, they should struggle to reach the Bracket Stage. As the only South American representative, the fans back home will hope they can perform beyond their expectations. With a respectable performance at MSI, they can prove that South America deserves more recognition on the international stage. PaiN began that journey last year, qualifying for the Swiss Stage at Worlds, but Furia needs to continue those prospects. With the potential of more spots for South America at future international events on the line, the pressure on them is likely bigger than most would expect.
Furia’s Journey
With TL’s poor performance at the First Stand competition, Furia enters the Play-In Stage as the lowest seed. They will face G2 in their first GSL match, which may be a more winnable affair than if they faced BLG. To progress to the Bracket Stage, they must win two series. Or if they lose two, they are out of the competition. If they manage to qualify for the Bracket Stage, the entire Brazilian fanbase will erupt in joy. The whole world will need to accept that South America is internationally competitive.
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